anti-terrorism

adjective

an·​ti-ter·​ror·​ism ˌan-tē-ˈter-ər-ˌi-zəm  ˌan-tī- 

variants or less commonly antiterrorism

: acting against, opposing, or combating terrorism

developed a new anti-terrorism strategy

antiterrorism sanctions

anti-terrorism noun

or less commonly antiterrorism

a stronger approach to anti-terrorism

Examples of anti-terrorism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With the anti-terrorism law (HB 1471) from the 2026 regular session effective Wednesday, DeSantis stated his intention to put the label on the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the Muslim Brotherhood and antifa. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 1 July 2026

The Coast Guard said its decision stems from the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, which requires the federal agency to evaluate the effectiveness of anti-terrorism measures in commercial shipping ports. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026

The statement from Romania's anti-terrorism organization, the Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism, also alleged that one of the defendants raped a woman twice in March 2022. — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026

In addition to aiding in conflicts abroad, Coast Guard members conduct anti-terrorism and narcotics operations, patrol domestic waterways and ensure maritime safety. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anti-terrorism

• absolutism
• adventurism
• aestheticism
• africanism
• agnosticism
• alcoholism
• anachronism
• anglicanism
• antagonism
• arianism
• asceticism
• astigmatism