terrorizes (Meaning)
terrorizes
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
Synonyms & Antonyms of terrorizes
Synonyms:
- disturbs
- appals
- astounds
- demoralizes
- bowls over
- gives one the creeps
- upsets
- disquiets
- shakes up
- makes one's flesh crawl
- unmans
- undoes
- alarums
- daunts
- disconcerts
- unnerves
- perturbs
- distracts
- dispirits
- dismays
- appalls
- amazes
- worries
- alarms
- distresses
- awes
- floors
- makes one's flesh creep
- unsettles
- emasculates
- jolts
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word terrorizes
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
terrifies, startles, scares,frightens, panics, shocks, affrights, scarifies, frights, horrifies
reassures, soothes, assures, comforts, encourages,cheers, inspires, consoles,emboldens, heartens
The monstrous creature terrorizes the villagers every full moon, leaving them cowering in fear.
The relentless dictator's regime terrorizes its citizens, suppressing dissent and crushing any opposition.
The relentless thunderstorm's thunderous roars and lightning strikes terrorize the sleeping town.
The kidnapper's chilling presence terrorizes the captive, leaving an indelible mark on their psyche.
