1. causing extreme fear or anxiety in someone through threats or violence
Usage: present participle of terrorize

Examples

• The bully was terrorizing younger students in the hallway.
• Wild animals have been terrorizing the small village for weeks.
• She accused her neighbor of terrorizing her family with constant threats.
• The gang was terrorizing local shop owners for protection money.
• Stop terrorizing your little sister with those scary stories.
• The dictator’s forces were terrorizing innocent civilians.
• He was arrested for terrorizing his ex-wife through harassment.