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
ter′·rori·za′·tion noun
terrorize
Synonyms
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
Browse dictionary entries near terrorize
- Terrorist Threat Integration Center
- Terrorist-Hacker Links
- Terrorist Attacks Bill of 2000
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- Tertullian
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- Terylene
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