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terror vs fear

fear vs terror

terror and fear both are nouns.

terror is not a verb while fear is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
terror Yes No No No
fear Yes No Yes No
As nouns, fear is a hypernym of terror; that is, fear is a word with a broader meaning than terror:
  • terror: an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
  • fear: an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
Other hypernyms of terror include fearfulness, fright.
terror (noun) fear (noun)
the use of extreme fear in order to coerce people (especially for political reasons) an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety an anxious feeling
a very troublesome child a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
a person who inspires fear or dread
terror (verb) fear (verb)
be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
be uneasy or apprehensive about
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