terror

US /ˈter.ɚ/
UK /ˈter.ɚ/
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1.

extreme fear

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The sound of the explosion filled them with terror.
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She woke up in a cold sweat, screaming in terror.
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dreadfearhorrorpanicfright
2.

the use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes

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The government is fighting against acts of terror.
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The group used terror tactics to achieve their goals.
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terrorismintimidationcoercionviolence
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terrorism