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Terrorise Definition & Meaning

terrorise
verb
  1. coerce by violence or with threats
  2. fill with terror; frighten greatly

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Frequently asked questions

What does terrorise mean?
coerce by violence or with threats fill with terror; frighten greatly
What part of speech is terrorise?
Terrorise is a verb.
How many definitions does terrorise have?
Terrorise has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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