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the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger
the reports of a serial killer on the loose struck terror into our hearts
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Recent Examples of terror
The searing examination of antisemitism that erupted after the Hamas terror attack on Israel of October 7, 2023 (originally titled October H8TE) is directed by Wendy Sachs with Emmy-winning actress and activist Debra Messing serving as executive producer.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
When a man named Brion arrives to rescue her, an ordeal of psychological and physical terror ensues.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2025
For some, the lockdown was sprinkled with physical terror as questions arose about where to place Ebola victims.
—Edna Bonhomme, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
On January 1, revelers rang in the new year to tragedy when a terror attack claimed 15 lives and left 57 injured.
—Harriet Shepherd, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
When a man named Brion arrives to rescue her, an ordeal of psychological and physical terror ensues.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2025
For some, the lockdown was sprinkled with physical terror as questions arose about where to place Ebola victims.
—Edna Bonhomme, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
On January 1, revelers rang in the new year to tragedy when a terror attack claimed 15 lives and left 57 injured.
—Harriet Shepherd, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terror
Noun
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But what looks like a generic action series takes an immediate and delightful turn to the paranormal: Hub dies and is brought back by the devil himself, who enlists him as a bounty hunter to bring demons back to hell.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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Together, the two men battle the forces of evil, each other and their own personal demons on the path to salvation.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line: Before the latest wave of volatility and emergence of recession fears, America's most important corporate decision-makers were becoming more wary of the growth outlook.—
Neil Irwin,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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Two days is a long time on Capitol Hill, so there is still plenty of time for a deal to emerge, but Schumer's statement certainly heats up shutdown fears.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
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And that’s just a small sample of the torment unleashed upon poor Jay!—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Watch Trailer For New Luigi Mangione Doc His experiment was an indisputable failure: in spite of his upbringing as a girl, Brenda always felt like a boy and endured a childhood of torment.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2025
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Extreme deficits may lead to obsessive food tracking, anxiety around eating, or disordered eating patterns.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Some patients who try to quit benzodiazepines suffer extreme anxiety, memory loss and intense physical pain.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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That idea—of a grand continuum, in which the circumstances change but all of our big human feelings (heartache, joy, unease, panic, contentment) remain the same, across time and vast distances—felt germane to her new songs.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Mix that with panic, dread, and disappointment from the judges, pack your bags!—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Over the past few weeks, my family has watched with dread as the Trump administration has closed the borders of the United States to asylum seekers and refugees just like in World War II.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Feb. 2025
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For many, there's a feeling of dread associated with software updates to your favorite gadget.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Terror.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terror. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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