reign of terror
noun phrase
: a state or a period of time marked by violence often committed by those in power that produces widespread terror
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But there’s one key quirk Palmer’s reign of terror lasted until 1834 – the year slavery was formally abolished in the British colony – when she was killed by Takoo, one of her slaves, Stein added.
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Jack Bantock, CNN, 2 Aug. 2024
In March 1944, Germany invades and occupies Hungary, and the Arrow Cross, an ultranationalist fascist party, launches a reign of terror against Jews.
—Terry W. Hartle, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 July 2024
His reign of terror brought the city to its knees, compelling many young women with similar appearances to the victims to dye their hair and get pixie cuts.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
During their reign of terror, the brothers stalked at least six young couples and one 12-year-old girl.
—Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
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Jack Bantock, CNN, 2 Aug. 2024
In March 1944, Germany invades and occupies Hungary, and the Arrow Cross, an ultranationalist fascist party, launches a reign of terror against Jews.
—Terry W. Hartle, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 July 2024
His reign of terror brought the city to its knees, compelling many young women with similar appearances to the victims to dye their hair and get pixie cuts.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
During their reign of terror, the brothers stalked at least six young couples and one 12-year-old girl.
—Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
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“Reign of terror.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reign%20of%20terror. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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