sow terror

Frequency: 5.23.5 per million words

To plant and spread the seeds of terror widely.

terrorVERB + terror

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Examples (10)

  • The dictator's regime sought to sow terror among its citizens.
  • Their propaganda aimed to sow terror and division.
  • Such acts of violence only sow terror and achieve nothing.
  • By attacking civilians, the group hoped to sow terror and destabilize the region.
  • Historically, invaders often sowed terror to control conquered populations.
  • The anonymous threats were designed to sow terror within the community.
  • He warned that extremism would always sow terror and destruction.
  • The objective was not to win hearts, but to sow terror.
  • Will these desperate measures truly sow terror or merely resistance?
  • The media was accused of inadvertently helping to sow terror by over-reporting sensational crimes.