terrorize

/tˈɛɹəɹˌaɪz/

/ˈtɛɹɝˌaɪz/

to terrorize

MAIN VERB

to cause fear and panic through acts of violence or intimidation, often with the aim of achieving political or ideological goals

fill with terror; frighten greatly

synonyms : terrify

Examples

1. Helen’s temper tantrums terrorized the family.

2. , this giant sea scorpion terrorized the ocean.

3. In the early 20th century, a man-eating leopard terrorized its villages.

4. They terrorized my wife, my dogs.