terrorizer

/tərəˈraɪzər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that causes or inspires terror.

“The serial killer was known as a terrorizer of small towns.”

2. verb

To cause or inspire terror.

“The new horror movie was designed to terrorize audiences.”

Synonyms

  • frightener
  • menace
  • terrorist

Antonyms

  • calmer
  • comforter
  • soother