Synonyms for

Terrorized

Verb / ˈterɜ:ˌaɪzd / Another word for terrorized — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To cause someone to feel extreme fear or anxiety; to intimidate or threaten someone.

Synonyms & similar words

terrify terrorize terrorise frighten scare intimidate menace horrify shock startle panic terrify appall daunt spook petrify unsettle alarm awaken dismay disquiet threaten bully

Example sentences

  1. The sound of thunder terrorized the dog, causing him to hide under the bed.
  2. The bully terrorized the other students, making them feel unsafe at school.
  3. The horror movie terrorized the audience, leaving them scared to leave the theater.
  4. The storm terrorized the town, causing damage and destruction.
  5. The haunted house terrorized the visitors, making them scream in fear.

Quotes

  • The only thing we have to fear is fear itself - nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • Terrorism has once again shown it is prepared deliberately to stop at nothing in creating human victims. An end must be put to this. As never before, it is vital to unite forces of the entire world community against terror. - Vladimir Putin
  • Terrorism is a psychological warfare. Terrorists try to manipulate us and change our behavior by creating fear, uncertainty, and division in society. - Patrick J. Kennedy

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