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terror

Pronunciation: [ˈtɛrər]

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Learn how to use terror in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

Have you ever felt terror when you were scared?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

What measures can be taken to prevent acts of terror in our community?

Context: “emotion”

(verb) to cause someone to feel extreme fear. This means you are making someone very scared or frightened.

Example

The loud roar of the thunderstorm terrorized the little dog.

Example

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?

How to pronounce terror

Pronunciation: [ˈtɛrər]

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