terrorize

Definition of Terrorize in English :

1. terrorise, terrorize

coerce by violence or with threats

2. terrify, terrorise, terrorize

fill with terror; frighten greatly

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Terrorize

verb (transitive)

1.

to coerce or control by violence, fear, threats, etc

2.

to inspire with dread; terrify

verb transitiveWord forms: ˈterrorˌized or ˈterrorˌizing

1.

to fill with terror; terrify

2.

to coerce, make submit, etc. by filling with terror, as by the use or threat of violence

tr.v. ter·ror·ized, ter·ror·iz·ing, ter·ror·iz·es

1. To fill or overpower with terror; terrify.

2. To coerce or intimidate by causing fear. See Synonyms at frighten.