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单词 terrorism
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terrorism

noun

ter·​ror·​ism ˈter-ər-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce terrorism (audio)
: the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion

Example Sentences

They have been arrested for acts of terrorism.
Recent Examples on the Web Bowing to the terrorism, Chile’s Congress passed rules for the election of the assembly that wrote the constitutional draft in such a way that extremists were able to gain a two-thirds majority. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022 The group Human Rights First has long said the provisions hurt refugees with no connection to terrorism, including those from countries other than Afghanistan. Hamed Aleazizstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2022 Herdman said Ohio authorities noticed a rise in violent extremism with no connection to international terrorism by 2010, where individuals had amassed weapons and developed plans to attack local leaders, schools, or political institutions. Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 7 June 2022 The police said this incident was not related to terrorism, and the square was reopened to traffic by midday. Mark Landler, New York Times, 4 June 2022 Police said this incident was not related to terrorism, and the square was reopened to traffic by midday. Mark Landler, BostonGlobe.com, 4 June 2022 The man charged in the attack, Frank James, has pleaded not guilty to terrorism and other counts. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 2 June 2022 The man charged in the attack, Frank James, has pleaded not guilty to terrorism and other counts. CBS News, 1 June 2022 James has pleaded not guilty to terrorism and gun charges. Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN, 1 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

terrorism

noun

ter·​ror·​ism ˈter-ər-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce terrorism (audio)
: the use of violence as a means of achieving a goal

Legal Definition

terrorism

noun

ter·​ror·​ism ˈter-ər-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce terrorism (audio)
1
: the unlawful use or threat of violence especially against the state or the public as a politically motivated means of attack or coercion
2
: violent and intimidating gang activity
street terrorism

terrorism

noun

as in terror
the use of violent acts to frighten the people in an area as a way of trying to achieve a political goal They have been arrested for acts of terrorism. international terrorism the fight against terrorism

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • terror
  • violence
  • intimidation
  • threat
  • fear
  • menace
  • coercion
  • sword
  • bullying
  • pressure
  • compulsion
  • duress
  • constraint
  • bulldozing
  • arm-twisting
  • force
  • browbeating
  • strength
  • might
  • potency
  • muscle
  • stress
  • squeeze
  • puissance
  • willfulness
  • squeeze play
  • strain
  • hardheadedness
  • self-will

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • agreement
  • approval
  • consent
  • permission
  • reason
  • persuasion
  • suasion
  • convincing
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