Definitions

terrorize

[ter-uh-rahyz] / ˈtɛr əˌraɪz /

VERB

upset, threaten

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alarm bludgeon bully coerce frighten horrify intimidate menace oppress scare shock terrify

STRONG

awe browbeat bulldoze cow dismay dragoon fright hector petrify spook startle strong-arm

WEAK

scare to death strike terror into

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist calm comfort delight gladden help leave alone make happy please reassure soothe

STRONG

encourage expect

WEAK

assuage

Example Sentences

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I want to know more about that Permission to Terrorize stuff, but Billy Pogo gets his question out first.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

As long as the area has a current Permission to Terrorize zoning permit from the Department of Supernatural Licenses and Records.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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