What is another word for terrorization?

Pronunciation: [tˌɛɹəɹa͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

The word "terrorization" refers to the act of causing extreme fear or terror. There are various synonyms for this term, including intimidation, bullying, harassment, coercion, and oppression. Intimidation refers to the act of making someone frightened or apprehensive, while bullying means to intimidate or mistreat someone. Harassment involves repeatedly causing discomfort or distress to someone while coercion is the act of forcing someone to do something against their will. Oppression, on the other hand, connotes the exercise of authority or power in a cruel or unjust manner. These synonyms illustrate the different ways in which individuals can intimidate or instill fear in others.

What are the hypernyms for Terrorization?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Terrorization

There had been riots fomented in working-class districts of all the cities as pretexts for further terrorization.
"Space Viking"
Henry Beam Piper
They are submitting patiently to terrorization as well as continual baiting and sneering.
"My Three Years in America"
Johann Heinrich Andreas Hermann Albrecht Graf von Bernstorff
Hence there follows, naturally, the vile system of German espionage, of propaganda in neutral countries, the indiscriminate use of the submarine weapon, terrorization, military murders of civilians, and all the rest of the long count against Germany.
"The World Decision"
Robert Herrick

Related words: terrorizing, terrorizing others, terrorist tactics, terrorist act, political terrorism, terrorist groups, terrorist cells

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