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terror
[/ˈterər/]
noun
masculine
pl: terrors
terror
1.
Extreme fear or dread
The child screamed in terror when she saw the spider.
A criança gritou de terror quando viu a aranha.
2.
A person or thing that causes extreme fear
The neighborhood bully was the terror of the school.
O valentão da vizinhança era o terror da escola.
3.
Violent action intended to frighten people as a political strategy
The government condemned the acts of terror.
O governo condenou os atos de terror.
Synonyms
fear
dread
fright
panic
horror
Antonyms
courage
bravery
confidence
calm
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
terror
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
terror
Standard usage with colloquial intensifiers like 'terror mesmo'
São Paulo
terror
Standard usage, common in formal contexts
Portugal
terror
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
reign of terror
struck terror into someone's heart
terror-stricken
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