terrorizes
The word “terrorizes” has 4 syllables: ter-ror-iz-es
It's pronounced as /ˈter.ə.raɪ.zɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for terrorizes?
In the thesaurus, “terrorizes” has 43 synonyms and 12 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for terrorizes along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for terrorizes
- affrights
- alarms
- amazes
- appalls
- astounds
- awes
- bowls over
- chills
- daunts
- demoralizes
- discomforts
- discomposes
- disconcerts
- dismays
- dispirits
- disquiets
- distracts
- distresses
- disturbs
- emasculates
- floors
- frightens
- frights
- gives one the creeps
- horrifies
- jolts
- panics
- perturbs
- scares
- scarifies
- shakes
- shakes up
- shocks
- spooks
- startles
- terrifies
- undoes
- unmans
- unnerves
- unsettles
- unstrings
- upsets
- worries
Antonyms for terrorizes
- assures
- cheers
- comforts
- consoles
- emboldens
- encourages
- heartens
- inspires
- reassures
- solaces
- soothes
- steels
Meanings of terrorizes
- verb
- To fill (someone) with terror; to terrify.
- To coerce (someone) by using threats or violence.
Example Sentences
- The criminal terrorizes the neighborhood with nightly break-ins.
- That villain terrorizes the city in the comic book series.
- Hurricanes often terrorizes coastal areas during the storm season.
- The dictator terrorizes his citizens to maintain control.
- Wild animals sometimes terrorizes farmers by raiding their crops.
On this page you'll find 55 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to terrorizes, such as: affrights, alarms, amazes, appalls, assures, astounds, awes.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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