Synonyms of terrorizing

terrorizing

verb

present participle of terrorize

as in scaring

to strike with fear

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scaring
• frightening
• terrifying
• startling
• spooking
• horrifying
• panicking
• shocking
• scarifying
• shaking
• alarming
• frighting
• affrighting
• appalling
• amazing
• distracting
• worrying
• making one's flesh creep
• giving one the creeps
• jolting
• emasculating
• disturbing
• shaking up
• astounding
• dismaying
• distressing
• upsetting
• unsettling
• perturbing
• unnerving
• bowling over
• awing
• disconcerting
• daunting
• demoralizing
• discomforting
• disquieting
• dispiriting
• chilling
• undoing
• unmanning
• discomposing
• flooring
• psyching (out)
• unstringing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reassuring
• assuring
• comforting
• cheering
• soothing
• consoling
• encouraging
• inspiring
• solacing
• emboldening
• steeling
• heartening

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of terrorizing

On that day here at home, the country looked as if for the first time at every vulnerability, reorganizing local and state and federal government to do everything in our power to stop radical jihadists from terrorizing us again. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

Zymire Hughes, the man accused of terrorizing at least a half-dozen people while wearing a Chucky-style mask in Center City, has been extradited to Philadelphia, police said. — Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Arrest documents offered a flurry of new details about two former Phoenix police officers suspected of terrorizing a couple during a traffic stop and failing to document or report the stop. — Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Stock Up Edge rusher Chop Robinson continues his dominant practices by terrorizing Dolphins offensive tackles all day. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

Every few decades since its founding a dark and deadly cycle begins, terrorizing the local community, many of whom are unable to survive beyond the island’s borders. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

After terrorizing that one kid, the bird reportedly went after a few other teenage footballers to the point that the referee had to put the match on hold. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

But Russia has scored some points of its own recently, and not just by terrorizing Ukrainian civilians with long-range missiles. — Ian Bremmer, Time, 31 July 2026

Laelaps was sent to chase a fox that was terrorizing the Cadmea, a citadel. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 24 July 2026