TERRORISM Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

terrorism

noun

as in terror

the use of violent acts to frighten the people in an area as a way of trying to achieve a political goal They have been arrested for acts of terrorism. international terrorism the fight against terrorism

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Recent Examples of terrorism Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, has been charged with one felony count of terrorism and one felony count of a hate crime, Chicago Police Department SuperintendentLarry Snelling said at a news conference Thursday. —

Cindy Von Quednow, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024 Researchers claimed that the BBC repeatedly downplayed terrorism and painted Israel as a militaristic and aggressive nation. —

Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024 Police initially submitted the following counts against Kelly: Three counts of intentional acts of terrorism, a Class 2 felony. —

Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024 He was charged with seven felonies and two misdemeanors, including felony terrorism counts. —

Jessica Boehm, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for terrorism