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 former national counterterrorism director voiced his objection to the Iran war in a social media post on Tuesday.
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Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 19 Mar. 2026
The group found an ally in Mark Glass, a square-jawed former Army Blackhawk helicopter pilot whom Governor Ron DeSantis had tapped to run Florida’s department of law enforcement, or FDLE, overseeing intelligence coordination and counterterrorism.
—Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
Former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent under FBI investigation 2.
—FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Kent invoked Shannon's death in the letter to Trump announcing his resignation from his counterterrorism post.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 19 Mar. 2026
The group found an ally in Mark Glass, a square-jawed former Army Blackhawk helicopter pilot whom Governor Ron DeSantis had tapped to run Florida’s department of law enforcement, or FDLE, overseeing intelligence coordination and counterterrorism.
—Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
Former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent under FBI investigation 2.
—FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Kent invoked Shannon's death in the letter to Trump announcing his resignation from his counterterrorism post.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Counterterrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterterrorism. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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