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terrorize
This term describes the deliberate application of fear as a tool for control or psychological dominance. It carries a heavy, oppressive connotation, suggesting a systematic or repeated pattern of aggression rather than a single frightening event. The word evokes an atmosphere of helplessness and pervasive anxiety within the victim or the targeted community.
In political or social contexts, the word often implies a strategic use of violence to destabilize a population or enforce obedience. It is more intense than "frighten" or "scare," as it denotes a sustained state of trauma and an intentional effort to break the will of others through intimidation.
Meanings
Examples
The dictator used a secret police force to terrorize the population.
A rogue dragon began to terrorize the nearby villages.
He spent years trying to terrorize his coworkers into submission.
He spent years trying to terrorize his coworkers into submission.
The gang continued to terrorize the neighborhood for months.
I cannot believe he thinks he can just terrorize everyone in this office.
The ghost is said to terrorize anyone who enters the attic.
They were terrified that the cult would terrorize the entire town.