Terror

proper nouncommon in dialogue

The Reign of Terror during the French Revolution.

proper noun

1
The Reign of Terror during the French Revolution.
2
Any specific one of several historical reigns of terror.

Etymology

Proper noun form of terror. Translation of French Terreur, as coined by the Thermidorian Reaction

territorial · Of, relating to, or restricted to a specific geographic area,…territory · A large extent or tract of land; for example a region,…terror · Intense dread, fright, or fear.

Terror · The Reign of Terror during the French Revolution.

terrorism · The use of unlawful violence against people or property to…terrorist · A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or…terry · A type of coarse cotton fabric covered in many small raised…

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