(politics, history, usually with the) The Reign of Terror during the French Revolution. / (politics, history, usually with the) Any specific one of several historical reigns of terror.

(Roman mythology) The Roman earth goddess, equivalent in the interpretatio graeca to Gaea. / (astronomy) The planet Earth. / A female given name.

Alternative spelling of extraterrestrial

A reserve force of the British Army, made up of part-time soldiers.

To inflict someone with terror; to terrify. / To coerce (someone) by using threats or violence.

To fill (someone) with terror; to terrify. / To coerce (someone) by using threats or violence.

Frightening or intimidating. / Of a formidable nature; terrific

present participle of terrify

(countable) Any of several small turtles of the families Emydidae and Geoemydidae found throughout the world. / (countable, obsolete) Any turtle.

Of, relating to, or restricted to a specific geographic area, or territory. / Of or relating to geography or territory. / (often capitalized) Organized for home defence - such as the Territorial Army.