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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Law enforcement plan to file terrorism and assault with intent to murder charges against the suspect.
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Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
Shea said Gille is expected to face one count of terrorism and 11 counts of assault with intent to murder.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Gille faces 11 counts of assault with intent to murder and one count of terrorism, Shea said.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
The records indicate that the FBI was open to him attending its joint terrorism task force.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 23 July 2025
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Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
Shea said Gille is expected to face one count of terrorism and 11 counts of assault with intent to murder.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Gille faces 11 counts of assault with intent to murder and one count of terrorism, Shea said.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
The records indicate that the FBI was open to him attending its joint terrorism task force.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 23 July 2025
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“Terrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrorism. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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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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