terrorization

/ˌtɛrərɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of causing someone to feel extreme fear or terror, often through threats or violence.
    • Bullying in schools can lead to the terrorization of vulnerable students.
    • The terrorization of the local population forced many families to flee their homes.
    • The documentary exposed the systematic terrorization of political prisoners.
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