counterterror

adjective

coun·ter·ter·ror ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈter-ər

-ˈte-rər

variants or counter-terror

: of, relating to, or being measures taken to combat or prevent terrorism : counterterrorist

counter-terror measures/operations

a counter-terror expert

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Sussexes faced ‘disgusting and very real’ threats, ex-counterterror chief reveals. —

Max Foster, CNN, 2 Dec. 2022

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