terror-stricken

[ ter-er-strik-uhn ]
/ ˈtɛr ərˌstrɪk ən /
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adjective

overwhelmed by terror; terrified.

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Also ter·ror-struck [ter-er-struhk]. /ˈtɛr ərˌstrʌk/.

Origin of terror-stricken

First recorded in 1835–45

Words nearby terror-stricken

terroir, terror, terrorism, terrorist, terrorize, terror-stricken, terry, Terry's syndrome, Tersanctus, terse, tertial
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Words related to terror-stricken

afraid, fearful, anxious, startled, panicky, panicked, timid, perturbed, perplexed, nervous, scared, apprehensive, shocked, distressed, horrified, discouraged, intimidated, frightened, spooked, suspicious

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British Dictionary definitions for terror-stricken

terror-stricken

terror-struck

adjective

in a state of terror
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