terrorize
Example Sentences
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They initially told him they were deporting him to his home country, which he thinks was done "to terrorize us."
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Though they have long since been extinct, tigers were once a feared presence on the Korean peninsula, at times coming down from the mountains to terrorize the populace.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2025
“This is part of the effort to terrorize those who were not born in the United States and instill fear in immigrant communities and mixed-status families,” Mukherjee said.
From Slate • Jul. 4, 2025
“My office is committed to aggressively prosecuting those who stalk and terrorize others, ensuring they are held accountable.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2025
“It must be done before the waning moon or her powers will be too strong and she will be free to terrorize Ravenskill once more,” said Mr. Dimblewit.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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