Associations to the word «Terrorize»

Wiktionary

TERRORIZE, verb. (transitive) to fill (someone) with terror; to terrify
TERRORIZE, verb. (transitive) to coerce (someone) by using threats or violence

Dictionary definition

TERRORIZE, verb. Coerce by violence or with threats.
TERRORIZE, verb. Fill with terror; frighten greatly.

Wise words

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