terrorize

  

ter·ror·ize

[ter-uh-rahyz]
verb (used with object), ter·ror·ized, ter·ror·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

Related forms
ter·ror·i·za·tion, noun
ter·ror·iz·er, noun
un·ter·ror·ized, adjective

Synonyms
1, 2. See frighten.
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terrorize or terrorise (ˈtɛrəˌraɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—vb
1.  to coerce or control by violence, fear, threats, etc
2.  to inspire with dread; terrify
 
terrorise or terrorise
 
—vb
 
terrori'zation or terrorise
 
—n
 
terrori'sation or terrorise
 
—n
 
'terrorizer or terrorise
 
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'terroriser or terrorise
 
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terrorize
"coerce or deter by terror," 1823, from terror + -ize (also cf. terrorism).
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