Synonyms of terrorized

terrorized 1 of 2

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

Just two hours from Florida’s coast, the city is terrorized by frequent gang kidnappings, rape and arson, all broadcast on social media. — CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026

Wisconsin tallied just eight total yards in the first quarter, as the Trojans swarmed the line of scrimmage and terrorized Joseph in the pocket. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Other stories by King that have been adapted into films and TV shows include Children of the Corn — which spawned an entire franchise — and It, whose clown character, Pennywise, has terrorized several generations of young audience members. — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 12 Oct. 2026

Clark plays the daughter of Ursula (Jessica Chastain) and Russ (Jay Duplass), a young girl terrorized by a sinister figure who looks just like her mother, known as the titular Other Mommy. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Set in 1988, this new installment follows a family who leaves Jakarta for Bandung in search of a fresh start, only to be terrorized by the restless spirit of a young girl and her doll, Ghawiah. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Those are respectable numbers, but fans have been clamoring for more game-changing plays from a pass rusher who terrorized opposing offensive linemen during training camp. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026

Many of them, including Ned and his childhood friend and rival, Roland, are scarred by their time as youth players, haunted by memories of the sadistic coaches and cruel, competitive fathers who terrorized them both on and off the court. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026

The random shooting spree killed 10 people and terrorized the entire Washington, DC, area for three weeks. — USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026