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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Local sources say the fighting raised fears of sectarian tensions, days after the U.S. praised efforts to combat terrorism by the Syrian government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa.
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Macron cited Russia, the ongoing war in Ukraine, cybercrime and terrorism as threats to national and European freedom.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 14 July 2025
These are two of the principal people who oversee the nation's national security in terms of terrorism, counter espionage still.
—ABC News, 13 July 2025
Green Card Holders Must Be Extremely Cautious The Trump administration’s broader immigration crackdown, including policies targeting green card holders for alleged support of terrorism or criminal activity, carries the same tax risks.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Macron cited Russia, the ongoing war in Ukraine, cybercrime and terrorism as threats to national and European freedom.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 14 July 2025
These are two of the principal people who oversee the nation's national security in terms of terrorism, counter espionage still.
—ABC News, 13 July 2025
Green Card Holders Must Be Extremely Cautious The Trump administration’s broader immigration crackdown, including policies targeting green card holders for alleged support of terrorism or criminal activity, carries the same tax risks.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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“Terrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrorism. Accessed 21 Jul. 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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