terrorized
word · lemma: terrorize
Definition
To make someone feel very afraid, usually by using threats or violence.
Usage & Nuances
Used for serious fears, not just mild worries. Often describes repeated, deliberate frightening (e.g., bullies, criminals). Common collocations: 'terrorized by', 'terrorized the neighborhood'. Not for accidents or surprises.
Spanish: aterrorizar - aterrado (por) - infundir terrorPortuguese (BR): aterrorizar - causar terror (em) - assustar muitoPortuguese (PT): aterrorizar - causar terror (em) - assustar muitoChinese (Simplified): 恐吓 - 使...感到恐怖Chinese (Traditional): 恐嚇 - 使...感到恐怖Hindi: आतंकित किया - डरायाArabic: أرهب - نشر الرعب (في)
Example Sentences
The villagers were terrorized by wild animals at night.
basic
The children felt terrorized during the storm.
basic
The town was terrorized by a gang last year.
basic
She always felt terrorized whenever the bully was near.
natural
Our whole family was terrorized by threatening phone calls for weeks.
natural
He terrorized his classmates for months before the teachers found out.
natural