also: くふ
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
A strong feeling of fear, dread, or horror. As a noun, 恐怖を感じる and 恐怖を覚える are common; as 恐怖する it is somewhat written or formal, often with に for what one is afraid of.
彼女は暗い廊下に強い恐怖を感じた。
She felt intense fear in the dark hallway.
The residents were terrified by the repeated aftershocks.
爆発音がして、会場は恐怖に包まれた。
There was an explosion, and the venue was gripped by terror.