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

It’s like the Eagles have turned him loose to terrorize quarterbacks and running backs in the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 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

“Instead of providing resources to clear the backlog, what they have been doing is taking resources away from trusted partners in communities and investing millions of dollars in a campaign to terrorize communities,” Miranda said.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 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