terrorism
noun
ter·ror·ism
ˈter-ər-ˌi-zəm 
: the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion
Examples of terrorism in a Sentence
They have been arrested for acts of terrorism.
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Journalists have been detained, four of them have been accused of terrorism.
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Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 15 Aug. 2024
The 1987 strategy treated terrorism as a major national security concern.
—Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2024
Beforehand, the overwhelming narrative was that Parisians did not want this event, the Seine was still too dirty, and the risk of terrorism loomed too large.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024
The Brotherhood, led by Chains (Lance Henriksen) and Ice (William Forsythe), displays Confederate and Nazi symbols and engages in terrorism.
—Helaine Williams, arkansasonline.com, 10 Aug. 2024
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Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 15 Aug. 2024
The 1987 strategy treated terrorism as a major national security concern.
—Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2024
Beforehand, the overwhelming narrative was that Parisians did not want this event, the Seine was still too dirty, and the risk of terrorism loomed too large.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024
The Brotherhood, led by Chains (Lance Henriksen) and Ice (William Forsythe), displays Confederate and Nazi symbols and engages in terrorism.
—Helaine Williams, arkansasonline.com, 10 Aug. 2024
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“Terrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrorism. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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terrorism
noun
ter·ror·ism
ˈter-ər-ˌi-zəm
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
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