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terror
The systematic use of violence and the spreading of fear and terror in order to achieve political, religious, or ideological goals.
Die Anschläge waren ein Akt des Terrors, der die Bevölkerung einschüchtern sollte.
The attacks were an act of terror intended to intimidate the population.
constant nuisance
Colloquially, a major nuisance, severe stress, or an ongoing disturbance caused by someone or something.
Seit die Baustelle nebenan ist, haben wir den ganzen Tag Lärmterror.
Ever since the construction site opened next door, we've had noise terror all day.
The noun 'der Terror' (terror) is the basis for several important words. These include 'der Terrorismus' (terrorism, the ideology), 'der Terrorist' (terrorist, the person), and the verb 'terrorisieren' (to terrorize, the action).
Die Regierung hat neue Gesetze gegen den Terrorismus erlassen.
The government has passed new laws against terrorism.
You can easily recognize the meaning of 'Terror' (terror) from context. In connection with politics, violence, and attacks, the serious meaning is intended. In everyday language, it colloquially describes a major disturbance or nuisance.
Die Nachrichten berichten über einen neuen Terror-Anschlag.
The news is reporting on a new terrorist attack.
In a political context, 'Terror' (terror) is often combined with certain verbs. Common phrases are 'Terror verbreiten' (to spread terror), 'Terror ausüben' (to carry out terror), or 'den Terror bekämpfen' (to fight terror).
Extremistische Gruppen versuchen, durch Gewalt Terror zu verbreiten.
Extremist groups try to spread terror through violence.
In the colloquial meaning, 'Terror' (terror) is often used as the second part of a new word to describe an extreme nuisance. Examples are 'Lärmterror' (noise terror), 'Telefonterror' (phone harassment), or 'Psychoterror' (psychological terror).
Der Psychoterror am Arbeitsplatz hat sie krank gemacht.
The psychological terror at work made her ill.
horror
In colloquial use, Terror and Horror can both describe an extremely burdensome experience. Terror usually emphasizes a severe or ongoing disturbance, while Horror describes the entire situation more generally as extremely unpleasant or terrible. The boundaries can overlap.
Der wochenlange Baulärm vor unserem Schlafzimmer war echter Terror.
The weeks of construction noise outside our bedroom were sheer torture.
Die Woche mit ständigem Baulärm vor unserem Schlafzimmer war der Horror.
The week of constant construction noise outside our bedroom was a nightmare.
