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

But his plan of enforcement, tearing families apart, terrorizing communities with mass ICE raids, and pitting nations against nations is not the solution. — Ken Salazar, Time, 20 July 2026

In one of Nolan’s subtle but important additions to Homer’s tale, all throughout the film, everyone expresses fears about the People from the Sea, this unseen menace terrorizing different towns. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Russia has been doing this since the start of the war, terrorizing Ukrainian cities with aerial assaults that have killed thousands of civilians and crippled much of the country’s energy grid for months on end. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 15 July 2026

Instead, Judith completes the task on her own terms, terrorizing Sam and innocent skiers in her wake. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026

Ahead of his final year at the prestigious Buckley School, Bret (Igby Rigney) is shaken up by a mysterious new student, Robert Mallory (Homer Gere), who arrives just as a serial killer called the Trawler is terrorizing LA. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 July 2026

Witt claimed that Golubski — who in 2024 faced trial for allegations including terrorizing and abusing Black women in KCK for decades before killing himself the day it was scheduled to begin — also abused her late cousin, Elaine Greene. — Sofi Zeman july 2, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

The clip ultimately evolved into a lo-fi vision of the Rapture, complete with giant flaming hands terrorizing the band. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 30 June 2026

Brooks also relished his role as a class clown, terrorizing his teachers and leaving his friends gasping with laughter. — Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026