terror
Prononciation : [ˈtɛrər]
Contexte : « emotion »
(noun) a feeling of extreme fear. It's when you are so scared that you can't think straight, like during a scary movie or when something unexpected happens.
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The sudden loud noise filled the children with terror as they watched the horror film.
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I wasn't in terror at all during the movie; I found it quite funny instead.
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Have you ever felt terror when you were scared?
Contexte : « safety »
(noun) acts that use violence or threats to create fear in people, often for political reasons. It's when some groups try to control others by making them very afraid.
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Some organizations work to stop terror and protect people from violence.
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The city hasn't faced any acts of terror in years, making it a safe place to live.
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What measures can be taken to prevent acts of terror in our community?
Contexte : « emotion »
(verb) to cause someone to feel extreme fear. This means you are making someone very scared or frightened.
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The loud roar of the thunderstorm terrorized the little dog.
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The friendly clown did not terrorize the children at the party; they enjoyed his tricks.
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What kinds of things can terrorize you unexpectedly?