reign of terror

Noun

(politics) A period of brutal intimidation and violence by those in power.

Japanese Meaning

恐怖政治: 権力者による残虐な威圧と暴力が支配する期間を指す。

The dictator's campaign quickly turned into a reign of terror that silenced dissent across the country.

独裁者のキャンペーンはたちまち国内の異論を黙らせる恐怖政治となった。

Sense（1）

(politics) A period of brutal intimidation and violence by those in power.

reigns of terror

（ plural ）