terrorize

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(ter′ər īz′)

transitive verb terrorized, terrorizing

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

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transitive verb ter·ror·ized, ter·ror·iz·ing, ter·ror·iz·es
  1. To fill or overpower with terror; terrify.
  2. To coerce by intimidation or fear. See Synonyms at frighten.

Related Forms:

  • terˌror·i·zaˈtion (-ər-ĭ-zāˈshən) noun
  • terˈror·izˌer noun

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