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Terrorize vs Colonize - What's the difference?

terrorize | colonize |

In american spelling|lang=en terms the difference between terrorize and colonize

is that terrorize is (american spelling) while colonize is (american spelling).

As verbs the difference between terrorize and colonize

is that terrorize is (american spelling) while colonize is (american spelling).

terrorize

English

Alternative forms

* terrorise

Verb

(terroriz)
  • (American spelling)

    • Synonyms

    * (fill with terror) petrify, terrify * (coerce by threats or violence) bully, hector

    Related terms

    * terrorism * terrorist

    colonize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * colonise (UK )

    Verb

    (coloniz)
  • (American spelling)
  • * 1988 , James McPherson, Battle Cry of Freedom , Oxford 2003, page 509:
    • The administration finally sent a naval vessel to return the 368 survivors to the United States in 1864. This ended official efforts to colonize blacks.

    Related terms

    * colonial * colonialism * colonist * colony ----