Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-reign-of-terror
Noun
ə ˈreɪn əv ˈtɛrər
Definition
A period of extreme fear and suppression, characterized by widespread violence, oppression, and the violation of personal freedoms.
Examples
- During the revolution, the country experienced a reign of terror that left many in fear.
- The dictator’s reign of terror silenced dissent and stifled any form of opposition.
- The community lived in a constant state of anxiety, under the threat of the government’s reign of terror.
Meaning
The phrase describes a situation in which a group in power instills fear among the populace, often through violent means, to control or subjugate them.
Synonyms
- tyranny
- oppression
- dictatorship
- despotism
- authoritarian rule
