terrorisieren
Translation
to terrorize, to bully
Examples
Die Bande terrorisierte die Nachbarschaft.
The gang terrorized the neighbourhood.
Er wurde in der Schule terrorisiert.
He was terrorized at school.
Grammar Patterns
to terrorize ((sb.)) to cause fear in someone The gang terrorized the residents.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to intimidate, to tyrannize
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'Terror' (terror). The suffix '-isieren' is equivalent to the English '-ize', forming a verb.
Memory Tips
This word is a direct cognate of the English 'to terrorize'. The meaning is almost identical.