terror noun
ter·ror | \ ˈter-ər , ˈte-rər\
Definition of terror
1 : a state of intense fear
2a : one that inspires fear : SCOURGE
b : a frightening aspect
c : a cause of anxiety : WORRY
d : an appalling person or thing
especially : BRAT
3 : REIGN OF TERROR
4 : violent or destructive acts (such as bombing) committed by groups in order to intimidate a population or government into granting their demands