noun
1. the act of inspiring with fear
• Syn: ↑terrorization, ↑frightening
• Derivationally related forms: ↑frighten (for: ↑frightening), ↑terrorise, ↑terrorize (for: ↑terrorization)
• Topics: ↑terrorism, ↑act of terrorism, ↑terrorist act
• Hypernyms: ↑bullying, ↑intimidation
2. an act of terrorism
• Syn: ↑terrorization
• Derivationally related forms: ↑terrorise, ↑terrorize (for: ↑terrorization)
• Topics: ↑terrorism, ↑act of terrorism, ↑terrorist act
• Hypernyms: ↑transgression, ↑evildoing
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terrorīzāˈtion or terrorīsāˈtion noun
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Main Entry: ↑terror
Useful english dictionary. 2012.