as in demons
a source of persistent emotional distress
after the death of her father, fear of developing cancer became one of the terrors of her life
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Recent Examples of terrors
But there’s a real satisfaction in watching Ohm figure out the suite’s unique conveniences, run by analog systems of pulleys and levers, confronting the terrors within and mastering them for his survival.
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Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
But there’s a real satisfaction in watching Ohm figure out the suite’s unique conveniences, run by analog systems of pulleys and levers, confronting the terrors within and mastering them for his survival.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
The point is, instead, to revel in the contrast between the terrors and the impressively unfazed people who navigate them.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
In 1602, she was afflicted by a slew of symptoms, such as convulsions, fits, and terrors.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
And Static wandered into liminal spaces, the inexplicable, and terrors sometimes best left unspoken.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Still, Levack’s film offers terrors and troubles of a different stripe.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
Film will ultimately survive as a medium even in the face of overwhelming terrors.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
What could be worse than these twin terrors?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
But there’s a real satisfaction in watching Ohm figure out the suite’s unique conveniences, run by analog systems of pulleys and levers, confronting the terrors within and mastering them for his survival.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
The point is, instead, to revel in the contrast between the terrors and the impressively unfazed people who navigate them.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
In 1602, she was afflicted by a slew of symptoms, such as convulsions, fits, and terrors.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
And Static wandered into liminal spaces, the inexplicable, and terrors sometimes best left unspoken.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Still, Levack’s film offers terrors and troubles of a different stripe.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
Film will ultimately survive as a medium even in the face of overwhelming terrors.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
What could be worse than these twin terrors?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrors
Noun
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So, instead of looking to exercise some demons from their recent past, the Avs will have the opportunity to get payback for ones from further back in the club’s history.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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In Times of Dragons [Universal/Fontana] Dealing with demons is nothing new for Tori Amos, but on her 18th studio album, there’s little that’s figurative about the struggle between human good and Trumpian evil.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
Noun
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So too did Trump spiritual advisor Paula White-Cain, who compared the president’s torments to those of Jesus.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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In the face of such grave concerns, Alyoshka’s torments seem self-indulgent and frustrating, but his problem—whether to leave or stay—is far from insignificant.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Terrors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrors. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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