— terrorization , n. — terrorizer , n.
/ter"euh ruyz'/ , v.t., terrorized, terrorizing .
1. to fill or overcome with terror.
2. to dominate or coerce by intimidation.
3. to produce widespread fear by acts of violence, as bombings.
Also, esp. Brit., terrorise .
[ 1815-25; TERROR + -IZE ]
Syn. 1, 2. See frighten .