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

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

Rising antisemitic hate-crime stats suggest the proliferation of deranged bigots terrorizing the Jewish community, some who may go on to commit deadly crimes if they are not apprehended. — Rachel Sales, New York Daily News, 6 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

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