terrorize /ˈtɛrəˌraɪz/ ( terrorizing, terrorized, terrorizes )

BRIT also terrorise

• 1. 

  V-T If someone terrorizes you, they keep you in a state of fear by making it seem likely that they will attack you. 恐吓

  例：

  Bands of gunmen have hijacked food shipments and terrorized relief workers.

  几伙持枪歹徒劫持了运送的食物，并恐吓救援人员。