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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Here are Egypt's plans to keep them there Israel says celebrations around prisoner and detainee releases encourage violence and terrorism, and has long discouraged them.
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Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
According to their motion filed in federal court on Friday, programs whose funds have been frozen include wildfire prevention, emergency management, terrorism prevention, cybersecurity, and flood mitigation.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
Sovereign defaults, in turn, cause even more problems for citizens such as increases in unemployment, social instability, and in worst cases, can lead residents to turn to crime and even terrorism.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Under the Maduro regime, dissidents are often labeled as enemies of the state and frequently charged with terrorism.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
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Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
According to their motion filed in federal court on Friday, programs whose funds have been frozen include wildfire prevention, emergency management, terrorism prevention, cybersecurity, and flood mitigation.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
Sovereign defaults, in turn, cause even more problems for citizens such as increases in unemployment, social instability, and in worst cases, can lead residents to turn to crime and even terrorism.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Under the Maduro regime, dissidents are often labeled as enemies of the state and frequently charged with terrorism.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Terrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrorism. Accessed 12 Mar. 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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