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
That in turn inspired a Halloween movie Night of the Daniels - in which the waxworks of Daniel in the museum come to life and terrorise the town.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 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
"It disgusts and revolts me that you should try to terrorise a defenceless man to gratify your own vanity and humiliate me," she answered angrily.
From Bandit Love by Juanita Savage
