1. the act of creating extreme fear or intimidation through threats or violence

Examples

• The terrorization of civilians is considered a war crime.
• The gang’s terrorization of the neighborhood lasted for months.
• Police worked to end the terrorization of local shopkeepers.
• The dictator’s terrorization of political opponents was well documented.
• Community leaders spoke out against the terrorization of minority groups.
• The terrorization tactics used by the extremists shocked the world.