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terrorize vs scare

scare vs terrorize

terrorize is not a noun while scare is a noun.

terrorize and scare both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
terrorize No No Yes No
scare Yes No Yes No
As verbs, scare is a hypernym of terrorize; that is, scare is a word with a broader meaning than terrorize:
  • terrorize: fill with terror; frighten greatly
  • scare: cause fear in
Other hypernyms of terrorize include affright, fright, frighten.
terrorize (noun) scare (noun)
a sudden attack of fear
sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
terrorize (verb) scare (verb)
fill with terror; frighten greatly cause fear in
coerce by violence or with threats cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away
Difference between terrorize and scare

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