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terror

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  1. fear                  
 
ter.ror \'ter-*r\ n [ME, fr. MF terreur, fr. L terror, fr. terre-re to 
   frighte]n; akin to Gk trein to be afraid, flee, tremein to tremble - more 
   at TREMBLE 1a: a state of intense fear  1b: TERRIBLENESS  2a: one that 
   inspires fear : SCOURGE  2b: a frightening aspect  2c: a cause of anxiety : 
   WORRY  2d: an appalling person or thing; esp : BRAT  3: REIGN OF TERROR