English Explanatory Dictionary

terrorize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To fill (someone) with terror; to terrify.
  2. To coerce (someone) by using threats or violence.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛɹəɹaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-terrorize.wav

Word forms

terrorize terrorizes terrorizing terrorized terrorise

Etymology

From terror + -ize.

Synonyms

petrify terrify bully hector

Related words

terrorism terrorist

Derived words

counter-terrorize terrorization
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