terror/ˈtɛrər/Pluralterrors1a feeling of great fearCopyThe sudden loud noise filled him with terror.CopyShe could see the terror in his eyes as the storm approached.CopyThe villagers fled in terror as the wildfire spread.CopyThe haunted house experience left them shaking in terror.CopySynonyms: affrightpanic2a child who causes constant trouble or mischiefCopySynonyms: little terrorholy terrorbrat3a person who provokes intense fearCopySynonyms: threatscourge4the deliberate use of severe fear as a tool of coercion, often tied to political aimsCopy