How Do You Spell TERRORISE?

Pronunciation: [tˈɛɹəɹˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "terrorise" is quite straightforward, and it can be broken down into its phonetic components using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word is pronounced /ˈterəraɪz/, with the stress on the second syllable. The initial "t" is followed by an unstressed schwa sound, and the second syllable has the long "e" vowel sound. The final "s" is pronounced as a voiceless "z" sound, which is commonly used in the spelling of verbs that end in "-ize" or "-ise" in British English.

TERRORISE Meaning and Definition

1. Terrorise is a verb that refers to the act of instilling fear, anxiety, or panic in someone or a group of people through coercive, aggressive, or violent means. It involves using intimidation, threats, or acts of violence to exert control or dominance over others, often for political, ideological, or psychological purposes.

   When someone terrorises others, they employ tactics that are designed to undermine their targets' sense of security and well-being. This can be achieved through a wide range of methods, including physical violence, psychological manipulation, harassment, or acts of sabotage. The objective is to create a state of fear or terror in the targeted individuals or communities, causing them to feel vulnerable, helpless, or incapable of defending themselves.

   Terrorising may be carried out by individuals, organizations, or groups seeking to achieve various goals. It can be part of a larger campaign, such as terrorism, aimed at influencing public opinion, sowing discord, or disrupting social order. Furthermore, it can be used as a means to suppress dissent, control populations, or enforce adherence to a specific ideology or set of beliefs.

   Due to the extreme nature of terrorising, it is generally condemned by society, as it violates personal freedoms and human rights. Counter-terrorism efforts aim to prevent and respond to acts of terrorising, often utilizing security measures, intelligence gathering, and law enforcement actions to mitigate the threat and protect individuals and society as a whole.

Common Misspellings for TERRORISE

• rerrorise
• ferrorise
• gerrorise
• yerrorise
• 6errorise
• 5errorise
• twrrorise
• tsrrorise
• tdrrorise
• trrrorise
• t4rrorise
• t3rrorise
• teerorise
• tedrorise
• tefrorise
• terroriae
• terroriee
• terroriwe
• terrorie
• terrmrise

Etymology of TERRORISE

The word terrorize derives from the noun terror, which originated from the Latin word terror meaning great fear or terror. The Latin term itself is derived from the verb terrere, meaning to frighten or to terrify. In the late 18th century, the noun terror gradually developed into the verb terrorize, which means to instill fear or to cause terror.

Similar spelling words for TERRORISE

• terrorist,
• terrorize,
• terrorism.

Conjugate verb Terrorise

CONDITIONAL

I would terrorise

you would terrorise

he/she/it would terrorise

we would terrorise

they would terrorise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be terrorising

you would be terrorising

he/she/it would be terrorising

we would be terrorising

they would be terrorising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have terrorise

you would have terrorise

he/she/it would have terrorise

we would have terrorise

they would have terrorise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been terrorising

you would have been terrorising

he/she/it would have been terrorising

we would have been terrorising

they would have been terrorising

FUTURE

I will terrorise

you will terrorise

he/she/it will terrorise

we will terrorise

they will terrorise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be terrorising

you will be terrorising

he/she/it will be terrorising

we will be terrorising

they will be terrorising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have terrorised

you will have terrorised

he/she/it will have terrorised

we will have terrorised

they will have terrorised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been terrorising

you will have been terrorising

he/she/it will have been terrorising

we will have been terrorising

they will have been terrorising

IMPERATIVE

you terrorise

we let´s terrorise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to terrorise

PAST

I terrorised

you terrorised

he/she/it terrorised

we terrorised

they terrorised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was terrorising

you were terrorising

he/she/it was terrorising

we were terrorising

they were terrorising

PAST PARTICIPLE

terrorised

PAST PERFECT

I had terrorised

you had terrorised

he/she/it had terrorised

we had terrorised

they had terrorised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been terrorising

you had been terrorising

he/she/it had been terrorising

we had been terrorising

they had been terrorising

PRESENT

I terrorise

you terrorise

he/she/it terrorises

we terrorise

they terrorise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am terrorising

you are terrorising

he/she/it is terrorising

we are terrorising

they are terrorising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

terrorising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have terrorised

you have terrorised

he/she/it has terrorised

we have terrorised

they have terrorised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been terrorising

you have been terrorising

he/she/it has been terrorising

we have been terrorising

they have been terrorising

I would have terrorised

we would have terrorised

you would have terrorised

he/she/it would have terrorised

they would have terrorised