What does terrorize mean?
Definitions for terrorize
ˈtɛr əˌraɪzter·ror·ize
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Princeton's WordNet
terrorize, terroriseverb
coerce by violence or with threats
terrify, terrorize, terroriseverb
fill with terror; frighten greatly
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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.
Webster Dictionary
Terrorizeverb
to impress with terror; to coerce by intimidation
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of terrorize in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of terrorize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of terrorize in a Sentence
Let the record be crystal clear that it is not patriotism, it is not justified to descend on the Capitol at the behest of a candidate who lost an election and terrorize others.
Administrative Reforms Minister George Katrougalos:
While the programme is active until Tuesday, they aren't providing the necessary liquidity for Greek banks just to blackmail and to terrorize us, if we vote a yes, they will demolish pensions, you will have to pay for medicare in public hospitals. When your kids can't go to school you will say' thanks' and they will say' you asked for it'.
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.
The defendant here set out to terrorize people.
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.
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