as in frightened
filled with fear or dread
the terrorized victims didn't know where to run during the bombing raid
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as in scared
to strike with fear
thunderstorms terrorize our cats, who all scamper downstairs when lightning flashes
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Recent Examples of terrorized
Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025
The second film, in theaters now via Lionsgate, finds the actor much more in control after being terrorized by the mysterious title baddies in the first film, a reimagining of the 2008 hit.
—William Earl, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors allege Aaron Saucedo was the 'Maryvale Shooter' About 10 years after Goudeau’s murders, residents in the Maryvale area of west Phoenix were being terrorized by a gunman driving through their neighborhoods and shooting people just outside their homes.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Welcome to Derry, exploring the origins of Pennywise the Clown (Bill Skarsgård), the ancient evil that terrorized the fictional town every 27 years.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
California’s suburbs were terrorized for years by a series of crimes that graduated from ransacking to rape and then murder.
—Ian Berry, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
On the Chiefs’ current drive, Kelce shook free on 3rd-and-2 for a 13-yard gain, looking a lot more like the Travis Kelce that has long terrorized defensive coordinators.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Hamas has terrorized the Israeli people and oppressed the people of Gaza, causing horrific suffering.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Marshall terrorized Barney in the days leading up to the holiday.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
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So for the Rams to neutralize the Philadelphia Eagles’ Saquon Barkley, the running back that so terrorized them in 2024, last weekend was a statement, even if it was overshadowed by the team’s second-half collapse.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025
The second film, in theaters now via Lionsgate, finds the actor much more in control after being terrorized by the mysterious title baddies in the first film, a reimagining of the 2008 hit.
—William Earl, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors allege Aaron Saucedo was the 'Maryvale Shooter' About 10 years after Goudeau’s murders, residents in the Maryvale area of west Phoenix were being terrorized by a gunman driving through their neighborhoods and shooting people just outside their homes.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Welcome to Derry, exploring the origins of Pennywise the Clown (Bill Skarsgård), the ancient evil that terrorized the fictional town every 27 years.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
California’s suburbs were terrorized for years by a series of crimes that graduated from ransacking to rape and then murder.
—Ian Berry, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
On the Chiefs’ current drive, Kelce shook free on 3rd-and-2 for a 13-yard gain, looking a lot more like the Travis Kelce that has long terrorized defensive coordinators.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Hamas has terrorized the Israeli people and oppressed the people of Gaza, causing horrific suffering.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Marshall terrorized Barney in the days leading up to the holiday.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrorized
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Hundreds of frightened residents gathered in a grassy field near the fire station and refused to return home hours after the quake struck Bogo in Cebu province.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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So stay calm, control your breathing, don’t be frightened.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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There are certainly no major factors like physical abuse during our childhood; however, our mother had some psychological problems and showed some anger and paranoia symptoms, which scared us as children and were overt enough that many in our town knew about her.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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There are certainly no major factors like physical abuse during our childhood, however, our mother had some psychological problems and showed some anger and paranoia symptoms, which scared us as children and were overt enough that many in our town knew about her.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Kim Kardashian was left terrified after learning someone put out a hit on her life.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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With every temptation, Jesus is lured into a forbidden world, and a terrified Joseph soon realizes that a demonic power is at work.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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First baseman Michael Toglia covered his head, too, and was startled when the ball landed a few feet from him.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
28 Sep. 2025
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Sleep may be disturbed by a pet's movements, and dogs may bite if startled.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Even with more women 55 and older in the workforce than ever before, women often are afraid to talk about menopause in the office.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Bohemian homes are never afraid of color, particularly when AD100 designer Justina Blakeney is involved.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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He is then seen collapsing on the dance floor in front of horrified guests.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Prime Video series ends with a horrified Daniel looking at Cherry, who's shown smiling at him with her hands calmly resting on very pregnant belly.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Their shocked reaction doesn’t stop Hersh’s mother.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Goodall, whose own site was relatively protected, was shocked.—
Michelle Nijhuis,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This is nothing to be alarmed over.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
3 Oct. 2025
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China, in particular, has in recent years alarmed Washington with its rapid progress in chip and AI technologies, prompting the blacklisting of Huawei in 2019 and hundreds of others in subsequent years.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Terrorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrorized. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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