Definition Synonyms
Definition of terrorism - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
conflictuse of violence for political goals
- The group was accused of terrorism after the attack.
2.
coercionTECH. systematic use of terror to coerce societies or governmentsTECH.
- Acts of terrorism can destabilize entire regions.
Expressions with terrorism
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terrorism in a foreign country by non-native terrorists
The attack was an act of international terrorism.
use of violence to create fear for political purposes
The act of terrorism targeted a major city to disrupt the government..
violence for environmental political or social objectives
The group was accused of ecological terrorism after the attack.
international campaign to eliminate terrorist groups
The war on terrorism has involved many countries.
use of economic threats to influence actions
The sanctions were seen as a form of economic terrorism.
person funding terrorist activities
The government identified him as a paymaster of terrorism.
terrorism within a country by its own citizens
The government increased security to combat domestic terrorism.
terrorism supported by a government internationally
The country faced sanctions for state-sponsored terrorism abroad.
provision or collection of money or assets to support terrorist activities
Governments cooperate internationally to detect and stop terrorism financing.
terrorism using biological agents to harm or intimidate
The threat of biological terrorism has increased global security measures.
terrorism using chemical agents to harm or intimidate people
The attack was an act of chemical terrorism.
terrorism using nuclear weapons or materials
The threat of nuclear terrorism is a global concern.
use or support of terror acts by a government for political control
Scholars debated whether the regime's brutal campaign qualified as state terrorism.
Origin of terrorism
Latin, terror (fear) + -ism (practice)
Terms with terrorism included in their meaning
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crime
connected to or involving acts of terrorism
terrorism act
person who attacks intending to die in the act
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small group organized for terrorist activities
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person who plants bombs
political term
term for nations seen as terrorism sponsors and WMD seekers
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explosive device worn around the waist by a suicide bomber
terrorism
bomb used by someone planning to die in the attack
terrorism
terrorist act involving self-detonation
security
small group planning or committing terrorism
terrorism
use of bombs for sabotage
campaign
international campaign against terrorism after September 11 attacks
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female suicide bomber avenging a loved one
terrorism
belt carrying explosives worn by a suicide bomber
security personnel
person involved in preventing or combating terrorism
terrorism
belt packed with explosives for suicide attacks
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terrorist group performing secret activities
terrorism
person carrying explosives to cause harm and die
terrorism
vest with explosives for suicide bombing
crime
related to terrorism or terrorists
warfare
fighter engaging in urban terrorism and sabotage
security
preventing or counteracting terrorism through specific actions or measures
opponent
person who actively opposes terrorism
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terrorist cell responsible for logistics
terrorism
release of pathogens to cause widespread illness
Examples of terrorism in a sentence
The act of terrorism shocked the entire nation. Governments are working together to combat terrorism. Terrorism poses a serious threat to global security.
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- French:terrorisme, ...
- German:Terrorismus, ...
- Italian:terrorismo, ...
- Spanish:terrorismo, ...
- Portuguese:terrorismo, atos terroristas, ...
- Chinese:恐怖主义, 恐怖手段, ...
- Japanese:テロ, テロ行為, ...
- Arabic:إِرْهَاب, إِرْعَاب, ...
- Hebrew:טֵרוֹר, ...
- Russian:терроризм, террор, ...
- Ukrainian:тероризм, ...
- Hindi:आतंकवाद, दहशतगर्दी, ...
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