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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Naveed has been charged with, among other things, murder and terrorism.
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Oscar Schwartz,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The status had previously been renewed successively and, despite the move to end these protections, the State Department warns against traveling to either Haiti or Syria, citing widespread violence, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping.
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Reuters,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Islamabad, which has a long history of sponsoring terrorism against India, denied any involvement.
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Michael Kugelman,
Time,
26 June 2026
The rapper apparently requested this unusual inclusion in the contract, and only major situations could lead to cancellation, for example, if the federal government were to raise the national terrorism threat assessment to Level 5, or if there were a large public health threat.
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Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
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Oscar Schwartz,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The status had previously been renewed successively and, despite the move to end these protections, the State Department warns against traveling to either Haiti or Syria, citing widespread violence, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping.
—
Reuters,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Islamabad, which has a long history of sponsoring terrorism against India, denied any involvement.
—
Michael Kugelman,
Time,
26 June 2026
The rapper apparently requested this unusual inclusion in the contract, and only major situations could lead to cancellation, for example, if the federal government were to raise the national terrorism threat assessment to Level 5, or if there were a large public health threat.
—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
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“Terrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrorism. Accessed 5 Jul. 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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