Hearten and Terrorize

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Hearten verb - To fill with courage or strength of purpose.

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Terrorize is an antonym for hearten.

Nearby Words: heart, hearty, heartening

Terrorize verb - To strike with fear.

Usage example: thunderstorms terrorize our cats, who all scamper downstairs when lightning flashes

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Hearten is an antonym for terrorize.

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Terrorize and Hearten. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/hearten/terrorize

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