Terrorizing

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈterəˌraɪzɪŋ/

Definitions of terrorizing

verb to cause extreme fear or anxiety in someone

Example Sentences

A1 The cat was terrorizing the mouse.

A2 The children were terrorizing their classmates during recess.

B1 The gang was terrorizing the neighborhood with their violent acts.

B2 The serial killer was terrorizing the city, leaving a trail of fear in his wake.

C1 The terrorist group has been terrorizing the country for years, causing widespread panic and chaos.

C2 The dictator's regime was known for terrorizing its citizens, using fear as a tool to maintain control.

adjective causing extreme fear or anxiety

Example Sentences

A1 The loud noise was terrorizing the small dog.

A2 The horror movie was so terrorizing that I couldn't sleep.

B1 The presence of armed guards was terrorizing the local community.

B2 The serial killer was terrorizing the city with his gruesome murders.

C1 The terrorist group was terrorizing the entire region with their violent attacks.

C2 The dictator's regime was terrorizing the population into submission.

Examples of terrorizing in a Sentence

formal The government took action to stop the group terrorizing the local community.

informal The gang has been terrorizing the neighborhood for weeks now.

slang Those bullies have been terrorizing kids at school.

figurative The dark clouds loomed overhead, terrorizing the peaceful town.

Grammatical Forms of terrorizing

past tense

terrorized

plural

terrorizings

comparative

more terrorizing

superlative

most terrorizing

present tense

terrorizes

future tense

will terrorize

perfect tense

have terrorized

continuous tense

is terrorizing

singular

terrorizing

positive degree

terrorizing

infinitive

to terrorize

gerund

terrorizing

participle

terrorizing

Origin and Evolution of terrorizing

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'terrorizing' originated from the Middle English word 'terrorisen' which was derived from the Old French word 'terroriser' meaning to instill fear or terror.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'terrorizing' has evolved to encompass a wider range of actions and behaviors that cause fear or terror in individuals or groups.