[with obj.]create and maintain a state of extreme fear and distress in (someone); fill with terror 恐吓,威胁,使惊恐不安 he used his private army to terrorize the population. 他用自己的私人军队来恐吓人民。 the union said staff would not be terrorized into ending their strike. 工会说雇员不会因为恐吓而结束罢工。