peh₂w-

to strike with fear, to terrify
Debatedemotioncognition

fear, terror

PIE root meaning to strike with fear or to terrify.‍​‌​‌​‌​‍​‍​‍​‌​‍​‌​‍​‍​‍​‍​‌​‌​‍​‍​‍​‌​‌​‍​‌​‍​‍​‍​‌​‌​‍​‍​‍​‍ Source of words for panic, dread, and terror.

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