terror-stricken
[ter-er-strik-uh n]
adjective
overwhelmed by terror; terrified.
Also ter·ror-struck [ter-er-struhk] /ˈtɛr ərˌstrʌk/.
Origin of terror-stricken
First recorded in 1835–45
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Related Words for terror-stricken
afraid, fearful, anxious, startled, panicky, panicked, timid, perturbed, perplexed, nervous, scared, apprehensive, shocked, distressed, horrified, discouraged, intimidated, frightened, spooked, suspiciousExamples from the Web for terror-stricken
Historical Examples of terror-stricken
Terror-stricken and chained to a rock, and all that sort of thing.
Dream DaysKenneth Grahame
Terror-stricken, Syomara threw herself back and clung to your neck.
The Brass BellEugne Sue
Terror-stricken, they cried out to Siva to help them in their trouble.
Castes and Tribes of Southern IndiaEdgar Thurston
Terror-stricken, the royal family resolved at once to flee to Mexico.
SpainFrederick Albion Ober
Terror-stricken and demoralized, they fled before their foe.
The Turkish Empire, its Growth and DecayLord Eversley
terror-stricken
terror-struck
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