Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Terror”
Very strong fear or something that makes you very afraid.
Word Family of Terror
What is the noun of terror? — terrors
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The child felt terror when the thunder crashed overhead. A2
- The town lived in terror during the storm with lightning everywhere. B1
- A sense of terror gripped the survivors as the earthquake struck. B2
Origin and Word Formation of Terror
From Latin terrere (to frighten). Related to terrible, terrify.
Often used to describe reactions to violent events or horror situations.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Terror
Wrong: He was in terror of the dark.
Correct: He was terrified of the dark.
Use 'terrified' (adjective) for emotions. 'In terror' is noun-based, less natural for this pattern.
Wrong: I feel much terror.
Correct: I feel very afraid.
Terror is countable/uncountable noun, not used with feel. Use afraid or frightened instead.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Terror
What are the word forms of “terror”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “terror”?
“terror” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “terror” come from?
From Latin terrere (to frighten). Related to terrible, terrify.