terrorized (Meaning)

terrorized

to force by threat or violence, to coerce by threat or violence, to fill with terror, to inflict terror upon, to fill with terror or anxiety

The vicious dog terrorized the neighborhood, leaving residents in constant fear.
The ruthless dictator terrorized his people with an iron fist, crushing dissent.
The masked intruders terrorized the family, holding them captive for hours.
The gruesome horror movie terrorized the audience, leaving them unable to sleep.
The sudden earthquake terrorized the city, causing widespread panic and destruction.
The schoolyard bully terrorized the younger children, tormenting them with threats and insults.
The raging thunderstorm terrorized the travelers, as lightning bolts illuminated the darkness.
The screams of the victims terrorized the entire apartment building, echoing through the halls.
The news of the serial killer terrorized the community, casting a pall of fear over its members.
The terrorist attack terrorized the nation, leaving an indelible mark on its psyche.

to force by threat or violence, to coerce by threat or violence, to fill with terror, to inflict terror upon, to fill with terror or anxiety

scared, horrified, shocked, afraid, alarmed,frightened, terrified, hysterical, aghast, startled

adventuresome, intrepid, venturesome, courageous, hardy, bold, collected, plucky, daring,fearless

The vicious dog terrorized the neighborhood, leaving residents in constant fear.

The ruthless dictator terrorized his people with an iron fist, crushing dissent.

The masked intruders terrorized the family, holding them captive for hours.

The gruesome horror movie terrorized the audience, leaving them unable to sleep.