Borrowed from Latin terror, terrorem.
- What is the Greek root of terror?
- What Latin word does terrorism come from?
- What declension is terror Latin?
- What is terror synonyms?
What is the Greek root of terror?
Etymology. Middle English, from Anglo-French terrour, from Latin terror, from terrēre to frighten; akin to Greek trein to be afraid, flee, tremein to tremble — more at tremble.
What Latin word does terrorism come from?
The term "terrorism" comes from French terrorisme, from Latin: terror, "great fear", "dread", related to the Latin verb terrere, "to frighten".
What declension is terror Latin?
third declension (cons.)
What is terror synonyms?
Some common synonyms of terror are alarm, dread, fear, fright, panic, and trepidation. While all these words mean "painful agitation in the presence or anticipation of danger," terror implies the most extreme degree of fear.