terror-stricken

[/ˈterər ˈstrɪkən/]
adjective
apavorado
1. overwhelmed by intense fear or horror; struck with terror
The terror-stricken refugees fled the war zone.
Os refugiados apavorados fugiram da zona de guerra.
2. deeply frightened and unable to move or act normally
A terror-stricken expression crossed her face.
Uma expressão de horror atravessou seu rosto.
This compound adjective is typical of English literary and formal writing, particularly in describing dramatic scenes of fear or emergency situations. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'apavorado' is the most natural equivalent, though 'aterrorizado' is more emphatic and formal. The term is common in news reporting about disasters, conflicts, or crime, as well as in literature and film descriptions.
NYC Slang
scared outta their mind
Synonyms / Sinônimos
terror-struckhorror-strickenpanic-strickenaghastpetrifiedterrifiedfrightenedhorrified
Antonyms / Antônimos
calmcomposedfearlessbravecourageous

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apavorado
most common standard translation
Rio de Janeiro
apavorado/assustado
both terms used interchangeably
São Paulo
apavorado/medroso
apavorado preferred in formal contexts
Portugal
aterrorizado
slightly more formal than Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

terrorstrikefearpanicdreadhorror

Related Idioms & Phrases

frozen with terror
struck dumb with fear
scared stiff
white as a sheet
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