Definitions for terrorize
ˈtɛr əˌraɪzter·ror·ize

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1. terrorize, terroriseverb

   coerce by violence or with threats

2. terrify, terrorize, terroriseverb

   fill with terror; frighten greatly

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1. terrorize

   To terrorize is to deliberately frighten, intimidate, or threaten someone, usually for personal, political, or ideological gain. This includes causing panic or harm through violence or other coercive actions. The aim is typically to control or manipulate through fear.

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1. Terrorizeverb

   to impress with terror; to coerce by intimidation

Matched Categories

1. • Coerce
   • Frighten

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of terrorize in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of terrorize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of terrorize in a Sentence

1. Aloke Chakravarty:

   This was a cold, calculated terrorist act. This was intentional. It was bloodthirsty. It was to make a point, it was to tell America that 'We will not be terrorized by you anymore. We will terrorize you.'.

2. Sheriff Troy Nehls:

   This is the worst kind of crime against a family, three crooks forcing their way into a home in the middle of the night is appalling. To make matters worse, they accosted a 7-year-old child. They’re cowards, to say the least. Nehls said the boy was transported to Texas Medical Center and was being treated for having some fluids in his lungs. MASKED MEN TERRORIZE TEXAS FAMILY, BURN CHILD WITH HOT WATER DURING HOME INVASION, OFFICIALS SAY Our staff is aggressively working this case. My prayers are with the family, he said on Twitter. The three men left with cash, jewelry and also took the family's phones after the hour-long ordeal, according to police. Authorities plan to release images from surveillance cameras near the home during a press conference on Tuesday. While police have not identified the victims, Mohamad Ghiritold KPRCon Monday he thought his brother was just late for work but finally in person was able to see the horror his face and description of the terrifying incident.

3. Raphael Marcus:

   Rocket fire against Israels towns and cities cause the economy to grind to a halt and terrorize the civilian population and causes severe pressure against the Israeli government. While Israel developed an innovative solution with its Iron Dome short-range missile defense system, Hezbollah has also learned that with an expanded arsenal, it will attempt to saturate Iron Domes capabilities, in a future war, Hezbollahs also hopes to use precision missiles to target sensitive sites and critical installations in Israel in order to deliver a sharp blow that will impact Israels ability to declare a clear victory.

4. Eric Adams:

   New York has gone through a lot, from the 911 attacks, second time attack of the( World) Trade Center, to those who wanted to commit terrorism in New York City and to those who do things that want to terrorize us.

5. Edward R. Murrow:

   No one can terrorize a whole nation, unless we are all his accomplices.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrorize
4. ^ Usage in printed sources
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