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单词 terrorize
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terrorize

[ ter-uh-rahyz ]
/ ˈtɛr əˌraɪz /
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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

synonym study for terrorize

1, 2. See frighten.

OTHER WORDS FROM terrorize

ter·ror·i·za·tion, nounter·ror·iz·er, nounun·ter·ror·ized, adjective

Words nearby terrorize

territory wool, terroir, terror, terrorism, terrorist, terrorize, terror-stricken, terry, Terry's syndrome, Tersanctus, terse
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Example sentences from the Web for terrorize

  • The 12th overall pick in the 2019 draft didn’t join the Storm until this year, but her size and skill at both ends of the floor have been terrorizing opposing second teams.

    Which Players Have A Shot At Becoming WNBA Rookie Of The Year?|Howard Megdal|September 11, 2020|FiveThirtyEight

British Dictionary definitions for terrorize

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, nounterrorizer or terroriser, noun
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