Synonyms of terrorized

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adjective

as in frightened

filled with fear or dread

the terrorized victims didn't know where to run during the bombing raid

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frightened
• terrified
• scared
• afraid
• horrified
• shocked
• alarmed
• fearful
• worried
• spooked
• aghast
• startled
• upset
• panicked
• affrighted
• scary
• hysterical
• horror-struck
• disturbed
• appalled
• nervous
• anxious
• timid
• apprehensive
• agitated
• perturbed
• shrinking
• panicky
• disquieted
• timorous
• intimidated
• cowed
• phobic
• fearsome
• jittery
• jumpy
• disconcerted
• unnerved
• uneasy
• panic-stricken
• wary
• tremulous
• shy
• dismayed
• coward
• funky
• chicken
• cowardly
• skittish
• fainthearted
• craven
• daunted
• pusillanimous
• cautious
• gutless
• careful
• tremulant
• unadventurous
• heedful
• lily-livered
• prudent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fearless
• unafraid
• spirited
• daring
• adventurous
• plucky
• brave
• spunky
• courageous
• audacious
• collected
• bold
• composed
• hardy
• heroic
• venturesome
• intrepid
• gutsy
• daredevil
• dashing
• valiant
• confident
• unperturbed
• stalwart
• assured
• adventuresome
• sure
• gallant
• stout
• valorous
• cool
• venturous
• sanguine
• undaunted
• stouthearted
• resolute
• lionhearted
• dauntless
• manful

terrorized

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verb

past tense of terrorize

as in scared

to strike with fear

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frightened
• scared
• terrified
• startled
• spooked
• shocked
• horrified
• panicked
• alarmed
• shook
• scarified
• frighted
• affrighted
• amazed
• appalled
• worried
• distracted
• gave one the creeps
• made one's flesh creep
• awed
• jolted
• disturbed
• dismayed
• astounded
• emasculated
• shook up
• unnerved
• unsettled
• upset
• bowled over
• dispirited
• perturbed
• distressed
• disquieted
• demoralized
• daunted
• discomforted
• disconcerted
• floored
• psyched (out)
• chilled
• discomposed
• unmanned
• undid
• unstrung

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reassured
• assured
• comforted
• cheered
• consoled
• soothed
• inspired
• encouraged
• emboldened
• heartened
• steeled
• solaced

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of terrorized

Verb

The indiscriminate immigration raids that terrorized Latino communities appeared to have worsened after the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in September, according to LULAC’s report. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Ina and David Steiner are getting tens of millions of dollars from eBay after being terrorized by former executives and employees in a bizarre harassment campaign. — Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 29 July 2026

In the teaser for the six-episode series, which can be seen in its entirety below, a small seaside town is terrorized by a mysterious sea creature. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 28 July 2026

As the island of Widow’s Bay is being terrorized by a powerful force, Loftis and company have been attempting to discover who the last remaining member of the Warren bloodline is. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026

Morrison helped lead the racist white supremacy campaign of 1898 that terrorized Black citizens and led to policies of segregation, The Observer previously reported. — Chase Jordan july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

The 1990s were a period of instability across the country, including in Goma, which saw periods of widespread looting that started with mutinous security forces and during which soldiers terrorized the population. — Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026

South Korean director Na Hong-jin wowed audiences in Cannes with hi-octane sci-fi thriller Hope in which a remote community, situated on the edge of Korean Demilitarized Zone, is terrorized by the arrival of aliens. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Ike terrorized local teams as a Gonzaga standout, and started all three games for the Warriors at the California Classic while looking strong around the rim. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 July 2026