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Term: terror-stricken

Description:

Terror-stricken is an adjective used to describe someone who is filled with extreme fear or terror. It denotes a state of intense panic or alarm caused by a frightening or shocking event.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Adjective - Overwhelmed with fear or terror.

Example Sentence:

The villagers were terror-stricken upon hearing the loud roar of the approaching lion.

Sense 2:

Adjective - Struck with fear due to a particular reason or event.

Example Sentence:

She stood terror-stricken as the news of the earthquake reached her, fearing for her family's safety.

Sense 3:

Adjective - Dominated by a feeling of extreme fear.

Example Sentence:

His terror-stricken face revealed the distress he felt during the terrifying roller coaster ride.