terror
Cross references: 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