Reign of Terror

noun

1. a period of the French Revolution, from about March, 1793, to July, 1794, during which many persons were ruthlessly executed by the ruling faction.
2. (lowercase) any period or situation of ruthless administration or oppression.

Reign of Terror

noun

1. the period of Jacobin rule during the French Revolution, during which thousands of people were executed for treason (Oct 1793–July 1794)

Reign of Terror

1. A phase of the French Revolution aimed at destroying all alleged pockets of resistance to the revolution. Robespierre was a leader of the Terror, during which thousands were sent to the guillotine .

Example Sentences

When he takes office in January, we should therefore expect him to launch a reign of terror against dozens of people he sees as having crossed him.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Turnbull said he had exerted a "reign of terror" on her and her family.

From BBC

Nathaniel Radimak, who went on a ‘reign of terror’ smashing cars with a pipe, has been released from prison.

From Los Angeles Times

McGuire’s “reign of terror” took place between February and August 2022, attorney Christian Contreras wrote in court documents.

From Los Angeles Times

When contacted by the BBC, Trump campaign spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said that the hack is proof that Iran was "interfering in the election to help Kamala Harris and Joe Biden because they know President Trump will restore his tough sanctions and stand against their reign of terror".

From BBC