1. To fill someone with extreme fear or dread; to frighten intensely
The criminals terrorized the neighborhood with their violent acts.
Os criminosos aterrorizaram o bairro com seus atos violentos.
2. To use violence, intimidation, or threats to create fear in a population or group
The regime used secret police to terrorize its citizens.
O regime usou a polícia secreta para aterrorizar seus cidadãos.