Noun: terrorization ,te-ru-ru'zey-shun [N. Amer], ,te-ru-rI'zey-shun [Brit]
- The act of inspiring with fear
"The terrorization of the population by criminal gangs";
- terrorisation [Brit], frightening
- An act of terrorism
"The terrorization of civilians was a tactic used to control the population";
- terrorisation [Brit]
Derived forms: terrorizations
Type of: bullying, evildoing, intimidation, transgression