ter·ror·ize (tĕr'ə-rīz')
tr.v., -ized, -iz·ing, -iz·es.

1. To fill or overpower with terror; terrify.
2. To coerce by intimidation or fear. See synonyms at frighten.

terrorization ter'ror·i·za'tion (-ər-ĭ-zā'shən) n.
terrorizer ter'ror·iz'er n.

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