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terrornoun a source of persistent emotional distressafter the death of her father, fear of developing cancer became one of the terrors of her life affliction, demon(or daemon), hang-up, torment bête noire, bogey(also bogie or bogy), bugaboo, bugbear, hobgoblin, ogre the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of dangerthe reports of a serial killer on the loose struck terror into our hearts alarm(also alarum), anxiety, dread, fear, fearfulness, fright, horror, panic, scare, trepidation phobiacreeps, jitters, nervousness, williespang, qualm, twingeagitation, apprehension, consternation, discomposure, disquiet, funk, perturbationconcern, dismay, worrycowardice, faintheartedness, timidity, timorousness aplomb, assurance, boldness, confidence, self-assurance, self-confidencebravery, courage, courageousness, daring, dauntlessness, doughtiness, fearlessness, fortitude, gallantry, hardihood, intrepidity, intrepidness, stoutness, valoraudacity, guts, nerve fear, dread, fright, alarm, panic, terror, trepidation mean painful agitation in the presence or anticipation of danger.fear is the most general term and implies anxiety and usually loss of courage.fear of the unknown dread usually adds the idea of intense reluctance to face or meet a person or situation and suggests aversion as well as anxiety.faced the meeting with dread fright implies the shock of sudden, startling fear.fright at being awakened suddenly alarm suggests a sudden and intense awareness of immediate danger.view the situation with alarm panic implies unreasoning and overmastering fear causing hysterical activity.the news caused widespread panic terror implies the most extreme degree of fear.immobilized with terror trepidation adds to dread the implications of timidity, trembling, and hesitation.raised the subject with trepidation in the 15th century |