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"

1. Any period of brutal suppression thought to resemble the Reign of Terror in France

Derived forms: reigns of terror

Type of: age, historic period, reign

Encyclopedia: Reign of Terror

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