counterterrorism
noun
coun·ter·ter·ror·ism
ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈter-ər-ˌi-zəm 
variants
or counter-terrorism
: measures designed to combat or prevent terrorism
an expert in counterterrorism
—often used before another nouna local counterterrorism council
new counter-terrorism policies/measures
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The move comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushes for an 8% cut to the Pentagon’s budget and as the military shifts its focus away from Europe and counterterrorism missions.
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Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The administration is using a different justification calling them counterterrorism efforts.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
His condemnation was echoed by former CIA, National Security Council and FBI counterterrorism leader Phil Mudd and retired four star Army General Brian McCaffrey.
—Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Joe Kent Joe Kent is Trump’s nominee to run the counterterrorism center.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 26 Mar. 2025
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Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The administration is using a different justification calling them counterterrorism efforts.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
His condemnation was echoed by former CIA, National Security Council and FBI counterterrorism leader Phil Mudd and retired four star Army General Brian McCaffrey.
—Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Joe Kent Joe Kent is Trump’s nominee to run the counterterrorism center.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Counterterrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterterrorism. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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