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ter⋅ror⋅ize

[ter-uh-rahyz]
–verb (used with object), -ized, -iz⋅ing.
1. to fill or overcome with terror.
2. to dominate or coerce by intimidation.
3. to produce widespread fear by acts of violence, as bombings.
Also, especially British, ter⋅ror⋅ise.


Origin:
1815–25; terror + -ize


ter⋅ror⋅i⋅za⋅tion, noun
ter⋅ror⋅iz⋅er, noun


1, 2. See frighten.
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Main Entry: ter·ror·ize
Pronunciation: 'ter-&r-"Iz
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Forms: -ized; -iz·ing
: to inflict terror upon —ter·ror·i·za·tion /"ter-&r-&-'zA-sh&n/ noun
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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