terrorize

terrorize Definition

ter·ror·ize (ter′ər īz′)

transitive verb -·ized′, -·iz′·ing

to fill with terror; terrify
to coerce, make submit, etc. by filling with terror, as by the use or threat of violence

terrorize Related Forms

ter′·rori·za′·tion noun

terrorize Synonyms

coerce, intimidate, browbeat; see threaten 1. See syn. study at frighten.

terrorize Usage Examples

Object

population: In these cases the objective had been to terrorize local populations believed to be helping the Resistance.
people: The Vikings terrorized the people of Europe for three centuries.
world: The ruling circle of the United States has terrorized the world.
community: They would terrorize the community until the winter cold put paid to them.
village: Apparently, the Black Knight is programmed to terrorize the village whenever anyone enters the library.
countryside: This happens just as clan wars threaten to destroy her adoptive family and magical beings terrorize the countryside.

Modifying Another Word

still: Years later he is still terrorized by his experiences in the house.
even: Fantastic fun for bouncing around the garden or even terrorizing your family around the house!
again: What could have caused such hatred, and why is the spirit terrorizing again?

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