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terrorize

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Synonyms & Antonyms of terrorize

to strike with fear

thunderstorms terrorize our cats, who all scamper downstairs when lightning flashes

Synonyms for terrorize

affright,
alarm
(also alarum),
fright,
frighten,
horrify,
panic,
scare,
scarify,
shock,
spook,
startle,
terrify

Words Related to terrorize

appall
(also appal),
bowl over,
dismay,
floor,
jolt,
shake,
shake up

amaze,
astound,
awe

chill,
daunt,
demoralize,
dispirit,
emasculate,
psych (out),
undo,
unman,
unnerve,
unstring

discomfort,
discompose,
disconcert,
disquiet,
distract,
distress,
disturb,
perturb,
unsettle,
upset,
worry

Phrases Synonymous with terrorize

give one the creeps,
make one's flesh creep
(or make one's flesh crawl)

Near Antonyms for terrorize

assure,
cheer,
comfort,
console,
solace,
soothe

embolden,
encourage,
hearten,
inspire,
steel

Antonyms for terrorize

reassure

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terrorized

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