spread terror

Frequency: 6.36.0 per million words

To cause terror to extend over a large area or among many people.

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  • Terrorist groups often spread terror to achieve their political goals.
  • The news of the unexpected attack quickly spread terror throughout the entire city.
  • A tyrannical regime can spread terror among its citizens through constant surveillance.
  • Rumors and misinformation can effectively spread terror and panic in a volatile situation.
  • Historically, invaders have used brutal tactics to spread terror in conquered lands.
  • The government's harsh policies only served to spread terror and dissent among the populace.
  • He was accused of trying to spread terror through online propaganda and incitement.
  • During the war, the constant bombings spread terror among the civilian population, forcing many to flee.
  • The sudden, unexplained disappearances began to spread terror across the small, isolated town.
  • We must unite to prevent those who seek to spread terror and chaos from succeeding.