terror

US /ˈter.ɚ/
UK /ˈter.ɚ/
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1.

terror, medo extremo

extreme fear

:
The sound of the explosion filled them with terror.
O som da explosão os encheu de terror.
She woke up in a cold sweat, screaming in terror.
Ela acordou suando frio, gritando de terror.
2.

terror, terrorismo

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

:
The government is fighting against acts of terror.
O governo está lutando contra atos de terror.
The group used terror tactics to achieve their goals.
O grupo usou táticas de terror para alcançar seus objetivos.