terror - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the use of extreme fear in order to coerce people (especially for political reasons)

Synonyms

• terror

More generic

• coercion

More specific

• act of terrorism
• terrorism
• terrorist act

Noun

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

Synonyms

• affright
• panic
• terror

More generic

• fear
• fearfulness
• fright

More specific

• swivet

Noun

a very troublesome child

Synonyms

• brat
• holy terror
• little terror
• terror

More generic

• imp
• monkey
• rapscallion
• rascal
• scalawag
• scallywag
• scamp

Noun

a person who inspires fear or dread

Synonyms

• scourge
• terror
• threat

More generic

• individual
• mortal
• person
• somebody
• someone
• soul

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