terror noun 1) a state of intense or overwhelming fear 2) violence or the threat of violence used as a weapon of intimidation or coercion a regime that rule

terror noun 1) a state of intense or overwhelming fear 2) violence or the threat of violence used as a weapon of intimidation or coercion a regime that rules by terror especially: violent or destructive acts (such as bombing) committed by groups in order to intimidate a population or government into granting their demands https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terror https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terror