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- pronunciation:
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raIz
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
terrorizes, terrorizing, terrorized |
| definition 1: |
to control by using threats or acts of violence.
An escaped prisoner terrorized a tiny mountain village.- similar words:
- bully
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| definition 2: |
to cause to feel terror.
The little boy was terrorized by the snarling dog.- similar words:
- frighten, terrify
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| related words: |
menace, threaten, trouble |
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| derivation: |
terrorization (n.) |
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