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terrorize

/ˈtɛrəraɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does terrorize mean?

verb

to cause someone to feel extreme fear or anxiety, or to make someone do something by threatening or intimidating them.

Example

"The gang terrorized the neighborhood, stealing valuables and causing chaos."

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