- present participle of terrorize.
terrorizing
Example Sentences
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The families of Stephen Oglivie and Henry Nowak have been resolute in demanding that these horrific attacks not be leveraged for inciting disorder—or for terrorizing the U.K.’s many immigrants.
From Slate ● Jun. 15, 2026
He looks like a cross between Barbie and the Predator and will be terrorizing defenses for as long as Norway can hang around.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
He said “federal agents are in our neighborhoods terrorizing families” and called for comprehensive immigration reform that includes “humane border solutions,” improved ports of entry and pathways to citizenship for longtime residents.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
State wildlife officials have finally come up with a theory to explain where a giant, highly destructive rodent that’s been terrorizing California came from: Oregon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
Then the dictator himself, a man who had spent the past two decades terrorizing his own people, spread out his arms and began lurching to the music.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
