# terrorist vs terrorize

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### terrorist
*noun · IPA /ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/ · frequency rank #3,987*
A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals.

### terrorize
*verb · IPA /ˈtɛɹəɹaɪz/ · frequency rank #37,732*
To fill (someone) with terror; to terrify.

## Source
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