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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Trump’s reign of terror recalls a shameful chapter in our history: The alien and sedition acts of 1798, under which journalists were jailed for criticizing President John Adams.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
The Assads’ reign of terror only ended after 12 years of brutal civil war.
—Joe Wright, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Reyes’ nine-month reign of terror took place on the city’s Southwest Side.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Across the board, however, the intent was largely the same: Pomerleau-like reigns of terror inside police departments would have to end.
—Marc J. Dunkelman, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
The Assads’ reign of terror only ended after 12 years of brutal civil war.
—Joe Wright, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Reyes’ nine-month reign of terror took place on the city’s Southwest Side.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Across the board, however, the intent was largely the same: Pomerleau-like reigns of terror inside police departments would have to end.
—Marc J. Dunkelman, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reign of terror
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“Reign of terror.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reign%20of%20terror. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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