terrorising
Pronunciación: [ˈtɛrəraɪzɪŋ]
Palabra
Contexto: «fear»
(verb) to cause someone to feel very scared or frightened. It’s like when someone makes a scary noise to make you jump or feel really uneasy.
Ejemplo
The movie was so thrilling that it kept the audience on the edge of their seats, terrorising them with every twist.
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She did not mean to scare them; she always tried to comfort people instead of terrorising them.
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Have you ever seen a film that was terrorising but also exciting?
Contexto: «control»
(verb) to control or intimidate people by using fear or threats. This can happen in a situation where someone uses their power to make others afraid to speak up or act.
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The leader tried to unify the group, instead of terrorising them with harsh rules.
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The bully was not just mean; he was also terrorising the other kids at school.
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Why do some people think that terrorising others will give them power?
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