Terrorize

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈtɛɹəɹaɪz/

Alternative forms

• terrorise chiefly British

Origin

terror + -ize

Full definition of terrorize

Verb

1. (American spelling) Alternative spelling of terrorise

Synonyms

• (fill with terror) petrify, terrify
• (coerce by threats or violence) bully, hector

Related terms

• terrorism
• terrorist