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Terrorise (Verb)

Coerce by violence or with threats.

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The neighbourhood gangs would often terrorise local shop owners into paying them protection money.
A gunman began to terrorise people in the restaurant, yelling at them to get down on the ground.
In some areas of the city, armed groups terrorise civilians to force them into supporting their cause.
Police stated that they would investigate claims of a stalker continuing to terrorise his ex-girlfriend.
Extremist groups have been known to terrorise innocent villagers in order to achieve their twisted goals.

Fill with terror; frighten greatly.

Verbs of feeling.

The gang began to terrorise the neighbourhood, intimidating locals and spreading fear wherever they went.
Loud, thunderous noises can terrorise a young child, leading to nightmares and insecurity.
The notorious pirate would terrorise entire towns, pillaging and plundering as he pleased.
Her cruel words would terrorise him, leaving him feeling anxious and vulnerable for days.
The serial killer's actions were designed to terrorise the community, making them live in constant fear.