Reign of Terror (film)
WordNet
noun
(1) The historic period (1793-94) during the French Revolution when thousands were executed
"The Reign of the Bourbons ended and the Reign of Terror began"
(2) Any period of brutal suppression thought to resemble the Reign of Terror in France
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Etymology
From the Reign of Terror that took place during the French Revolution.
Noun
- A period of brutal intimidation by those in power.