terrorization

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noun

The act of terrorizing.

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terrorisationfrightening
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Meanings

nounterrorization (countable and uncountable, plural terrorizations)

plural terrorizations

  1. countableuncountableThe act of terrorizing.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounthe act of inspiring with fear

Similar
terrorisationfrightening
Broader
bullyingintimidation

nounan act of terrorism

Similar
terrorisation
Broader
transgressionevildoing
Also see
frightening

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

From terrorize + -ation.

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Cite this entry
APA

terrorization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/terrorization

MLA

“terrorization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/terrorization. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “terrorization,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/terrorization.

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