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Meanings of terrify in English
Synonyms
Examples for "terrorize"
Examples for "terrorize"
1
All this was done to terrorize the reactionaries and isolate the tsarevich.
2
Let her roam freely in the middle and she will terrorize defenses.
3
Probably in search of another poisonous pest with which to terrorize people.
4
Then, later, when it wanted to terrorize you, it assumed his appearance.
5
It's part of their campaign to spread frightfulness, to terrorize the world.
1
Beheadings, crucifixions and mass shootings have been used to terrorise their enemies.
2
These kids are used by dadas to terrorise the residents of Calcutta.
3
It thought it was going to terrorise my children but they fought back.
4
Many domestic abusers terrorise, injure and psychologically maim partners and children.
5
Modern day pirates wield AK47 assault rifles and machetes to terrorise their victims.
Usage of terrify in English
1
I terrify small children, and mothers think I'm a danger to society.
2
The Marshal, known only by his surname, still had power to terrify.
3
I had no idea the sight of me would terrify you so.
4
The idea of getting married to any one seems to terrify her.
5
The noise was enough to terrify even the boldest of wild beasts.
6
The druids tried to terrify them by the rites of their religion.
7
What exactly had Apollo done to the lad to terrify him so?
8
It is thought their appearance will be sufficient to terrify the Spaniards.
9
She determined to go into the kitchen and terrify Maggie into confession.
10
And I hope you will not terrify me-still dreading the accursed knife.
11
Every fresh thing he does seems to terrify me about the future.
12
He wanted to terrify me by sending the invitation through a centurion.
13
Defeat even by the razor-thin margin of 365 votes will terrify them.
14
But I do not understand why our appearance should so terrify you.
15
Nevertheless, I think you will admit that it did not terrify me.
16
Upon my soul, you terrify me with this deaf and dumb trick.
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Translations for terrify
Portuguese
Spanish
Terrify through the time
Terrify across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common