terrorize
verb (used with object)
to fill or overcome with terror.
terrorise
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a variation of
terrorize.
Example Sentences
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Madagascar's security forces on Friday said they had taken "strict measures" as they claimed the protesters aimed to "terrorise the population" and "incite looting".
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2025
One source in the industry told the BBC that as the days became sunnier and warmer, it would become harder and harder for Russia's military might to terrorise his country.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2023
"So we're not going to let people terrorise us."
From Reuters ● Oct. 29, 2022
In this muddled season they do have the power to terrorise opponents and kill games early.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 21, 2020
But when now the fanatical Independents, who formed a majority in the army, began to terrorise the Parliament, it opened negotiations for peace with the king.
From Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 by J. H. Kurtz
