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  1. Horror and terror

    The distinction between terror and horror is a standard literary and psychological concept applied especially to Gothic and horror fiction. Terror is usually described as the feeling of dread and anticipation that precedes the horrifying experience. By contrast, horror is the feeling of revulsion that usually follows a frightening sight, sound, or otherwise experience. Terror has also been defined by Noel Carroll as a combination of horror and revulsion.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of horror and terror in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of horror and terror in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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