terror

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A documentary follows big-wave rider Joana Andrade as she contends with her terror of drowning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Released just three months after the original aired in North America, "Dhurandhar" continues the story of an Indian spy infiltrating Pakistani crime syndicates and politics, seeking to dismantle a terror network.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

The 20-year-old said he had felt "complete terror and panic" when the fatal outbreak was announced on 15 March.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

She told authorities she had served her husband a mixed vodka drink in bed and then went to sleep with one of her young children who was having a night terror.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Some fun, Jonathan thought grimly, but he’d rather have Abby think it was a game than to have her screaming in terror.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret