terrorism
noun
ter·ror·ism
ˈter-ər-ˌi-zəm 
: the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion
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They have been arrested for acts of terrorism.
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Despite ruling out terrorism, Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said it cannot be dismissed as an isolated incident.
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ABC News, 18 May 2026
In New York, Mangione is charged with murder in connection with Thompson's death, though Carro previously dismissed a terrorism charge.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The president pressed Nigeria last fall to take more action against terrorism, accusing the country of failing to deal with rampant violence against Christians.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 16 May 2026
He was expected to appear in a New York federal courtroom on Friday on six terrorism charges, including six terrorism charges in New York, including conspiring to provide material support to terrorist groups.
—Louis Casiano , Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
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ABC News, 18 May 2026
In New York, Mangione is charged with murder in connection with Thompson's death, though Carro previously dismissed a terrorism charge.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The president pressed Nigeria last fall to take more action against terrorism, accusing the country of failing to deal with rampant violence against Christians.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 16 May 2026
He was expected to appear in a New York federal courtroom on Friday on six terrorism charges, including six terrorism charges in New York, including conspiring to provide material support to terrorist groups.
—Louis Casiano , Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for terrorism
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“Terrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrorism. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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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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