terrorize

[ ter-uh-rahyz ]
/ ˈtɛr əˌraɪz /

verb (used with object), ter·ror·ized, ter·ror·iz·ing.

to fill or overcome with terror.
to dominate or coerce by intimidation.
to produce widespread fear by acts of violence, as bombings.
Also especially British, ter·ror·ise.

Origin of terrorize

First recorded in 1815–25; terror + -ize

SYNONYMS FOR terrorize

1, 2 See frighten.

OTHER WORDS FROM terrorize

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

Words nearby terrorize

terroir, terror, terror-stricken, terrorism, terrorist, terrorize, terry, terry's syndrome, tersanctus, terse, tertial

British Dictionary definitions for terrorising

terrorize

terrorise

/ (ˈtɛrəˌraɪz) /

verb (tr)

to coerce or control by violence, fear, threats, etc
to inspire with dread; terrify

Derived forms of terrorize

terrorization or terrorisation, noun terrorizer or terroriser, noun