terror/ˈtɛrər/Pluralterrors1a feeling of great fearThe sudden loud noise filled him with terror.She could see the terror in his eyes as the storm approached.The villagers fled in terror as the wildfire spread.The haunted house experience left them shaking in terror.Synonyms: affrightpanic2a child who causes constant trouble or mischiefSynonyms: little terrorholy terrorbrat3a person who provokes intense fearSynonyms: threatscourge4the deliberate use of severe fear as a tool of coercion, often tied to political aims