noun
- 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.