Word a Day
terror
What does terror mean?
terror (noun): intense dread, fright, or fear.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce terror?
/ˈtɛɹɚ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does terror come from?
From late Middle English terrour.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of terror?
Words related to terror
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Test yourself: do you know “terror”?
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What does “terror” mean?
intense dread, fright, or fear
Right! That's what “terror” means.
the specified day of the month
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a particular geographic region
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how long something has existed
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Which word is closest in meaning to “terror”?
house
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panic
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money
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place
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