terror-struck
Definition
Adjective: - Struck or filled with terror: Experiencing an overwhelming and paralyzing feeling of intense fear or dread. This describes a state of being profoundly frightened or horrified.
Usage
This adjective is used to describe a person or group of people who are in a state of extreme terror. It emphasizes the sudden, impactful, and all-consuming nature of the fear. - It typically functions as a predicate adjective (following a linking verb like was, felt, looked) or an attributive adjective (placed before a noun). - It describes a temporary, reactive emotional state caused by a specific, immediate threat or horrifying event.
Examples
- The terror-struck crowd fled from the sudden explosion.
- She stood terror-struck, unable to move or scream.
- His terror-struck face told us everything we needed to know about what he had seen.
- The villagers were terror-struck by the ominous roar from the forest.
Advanced Usage
- "Terror-stricken": A common variant with identical meaning and usage.
- The terror-stricken hostages waited for help.
Variants and Related Words
- Terror-stricken (adj.): A direct synonym, meaning filled with terror.
- Terrified (adj.): Filled with terror; a more common single-word synonym.
- Horror-struck (adj.): Struck with horror, often in reaction to something shocking or gruesome.
- Panic-stricken (adj.): Overcome with sudden, overwhelming fear often leading to irrational behavior.
Synonyms
- Terrified
- Horrified
- Petrified
- Fear-stricken
- Appalled (can imply shock mixed with dread)
Antonyms
- Fearless
- Unafraid
- Calm
- Composed
- Unperturbed
Adjective
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struck or filled with terror
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