noun
- plural of terror; extreme fears or things that cause extreme fear
- troublesome or mischievous people, especially children
Usage: informal
Examples
- The movie was full of supernatural terrors that kept audiences on edge.
- Night terrors can cause children to wake up screaming and confused.
- The terrors of war haunted the veteran for years.
- Those two kids are absolute terrors when left unsupervised.
- She faced her terrors head-on and overcame her phobias.
- The twins were such terrors that no babysitter would return.
- Historical accounts describe the terrors experienced during the plague.