pure terror

Frequency: 7.210.5 per million words

Emphasizes that the feeling is only fear, unmixed with other emotions.

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Examples (10)

  • A bloodcurdling scream filled the night, a sound of pure terror.
  • His eyes widened, reflecting nothing but pure terror as the beast approached.
  • The child's face was contorted with pure terror during the earthquake.
  • She felt a wave of pure terror wash over her when she realized she was alone.
  • The sudden silence in the abandoned house filled her with pure terror.
  • He cried out, his voice shaking with pure terror, as the floor gave way.
  • The documentary showed the victims' faces, etched with pure terror.
  • It wasn't just fear; it was pure terror that paralyzed her.
  • Nightmares often leave him waking up in a cold sweat, filled with pure terror.
  • The sight of the monstrous wave evoked pure terror in the coastal villagers.