Nervousness and Terror

Nervousness

Nervousness noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.

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Terror and nervousness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Terror" instead a noun "Nervousness".

Terror noun - The emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger.

Usage example: the reports of a serial killer on the loose struck terror into our hearts

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Nervousness and terror are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nervousness" instead a noun "Terror".

pure	pure nervousness	pure terror
sheer	sheer nervousness	sheer terror
actual	actual nervousness	actual terror
constant	constant nervousness	constant terror
Other adjectives: extreme, sudden.

Going from a gagged character screaming out in terror upon seeing his dismembered hands to a klutzy character rambling nonsensically out of sheer nervousness is certainly a shift in tone.

Source: Cerebus Rollercoaster

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