terror | Definition of terror

Synonyms and Antonyms of terror

1 a source of persistent emotional distress

after the death of her father, fear of developing cancer became one of the terrors of her life

Synonyms of terror

affliction, demon (or daemon), hang-up, torment

Words Related to terror

bête noire, bogey (also bogie), bugaboo, bugbear, hobgoblin, ogre

2 the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger

the reports of a serial killer on the loose struck terror into our hearts

Synonyms of terror

alarm (also alarum), anxiety, dread, fear, fearfulness, fright, horror, panic, scare, trepidation

Words Related to terror

creeps, jitters, nervousness, willies

pang, qualm, twinge

agitation, apprehension, consternation, discomposure, disquiet, funk, perturbation

concern, dismay, worry

cowardice, faintheartedness, timidity, timorousness

Near Antonyms of terror

aplomb, assurance, boldness, confidence, self-assurance, self-confidence

bravery, courage, courageousness, daring, dauntlessness, doughtiness, fearlessness, fortitude, gallantry, hardihood, intrepidity, intrepidness, stoutness, valor

audacity, guts, nerve