ETYM Latin terror, akin to terrere to frighten, for tersere; akin to Greek, to flee away, dread, Skr. tras to tremble, to be afraid, Russ. triasti to shake: cf. French terreur. Related to Deter.
1. A person who inspires fear or dread; SYN. scourge, threat.
2. A very troublesome child; SYN. brat, little terror, holy terror.