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Terrorize

usgb/ˈterəraɪz/Volume
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Threat ImplicationPlay
Often implies use of threats or violence to instill intense fear. SlideThe extremists were known to terrorize entire neighborhoods.
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Extended FearPlay
The fear caused is not momentary but prolonged over a period of time. SlideThe ruthless dictator terrorized his country for decades.
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Not Actual HorrorPlay
Does not necessarily mean to cause horror, more often a state of extreme fear. SlideCriminals often terrorize witnesses to prevent them from testifying.