Definitions for terror
terror
ter·ror
Spelling: [ter-er]
IPA: /ˈtɛr ər/
Terror is a 6 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 6 points.
You can make 41 anagrams from letters in terror (eorrrt).
Definitions for terror
noun
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intense, sharp, overmastering fear:
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an instance or cause of intense fear or anxiety; quality of causing terror:
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any period of frightful violence or bloodshed likened to the Reign of Terror in France.
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violence or threats of violence used for intimidation or coercion; terrorism.
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Informal. a person or thing that is especially annoying or unpleasant.
Origin of terror
1325-75; Latin, equivalent to terr(ēre) to frighten + -or -or1; replacing Middle English terrour Anglo-French Latin, as above