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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The big picture: Monday's incident in Liverpool, northwest England, which injured 65 people gathered to watch players parade their English Premier League trophy, is not being treated as terrorism, according to police.
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Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 28 May 2025
In a late-night press conference on May 26, Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said that police were not treating the incident as terrorism.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 27 May 2025
Authorities confirmed the driver was acting alone and said the incident is not being treated as terrorism.
—Jenna Sundel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
But other factors may also be at play – including the fact that terrorism was quickly ruled out as a motive, removing some sensibilities around the information that is made public.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
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Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 28 May 2025
In a late-night press conference on May 26, Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said that police were not treating the incident as terrorism.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 27 May 2025
Authorities confirmed the driver was acting alone and said the incident is not being treated as terrorism.
—Jenna Sundel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
But other factors may also be at play – including the fact that terrorism was quickly ruled out as a motive, removing some sensibilities around the information that is made public.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for terrorism
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“Terrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrorism. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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