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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Police have said that Saturday’s attack, which happened not far from Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach, was not linked to terrorism and that Cauchi had a history of mental illness.
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Rachel Pannett, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
In pursuit of the deal, the administration overlooked Iran’s malign activity around the world — its sponsorship of terrorism and its destabilizing attacks through its proxies in the region.
—The Editors, National Review, 14 Apr. 2024
Vietnam typically gives death penalties crimes like terrorism or murder and, according to Amnesty International, has among the highest rates of capital punishment worldwide.
—Aniruddha Ghosal, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
International support for Israel was strong during the 1990s after the signing of the Oslo accords, which were intended to lead to a Palestinian state—even though Israel was waging an uncompromising battle against Palestinian terrorism at the same time.
—Ami Ayalon, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2024
The sheer brutality witnessed calls for a unified stand against terrorism and hatred.
—Shelley Zimmerman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
For instance, the Bank Secrecy Act and the USA PATRIOT Act already enforce specific reporting obligations on financial institutions to combat money laundering and terrorism financing.
—Matthew Erskine, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Federal prosecutors brought terrorism cases across the country.
—Tamara Audi, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Under the duty to warn policy, the United States has also recently shared terrorism information with another adversary — Iran.
—Shane Harris, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
Rachel Pannett, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
In pursuit of the deal, the administration overlooked Iran’s malign activity around the world — its sponsorship of terrorism and its destabilizing attacks through its proxies in the region.
—The Editors, National Review, 14 Apr. 2024
Vietnam typically gives death penalties crimes like terrorism or murder and, according to Amnesty International, has among the highest rates of capital punishment worldwide.
—Aniruddha Ghosal, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
International support for Israel was strong during the 1990s after the signing of the Oslo accords, which were intended to lead to a Palestinian state—even though Israel was waging an uncompromising battle against Palestinian terrorism at the same time.
—Ami Ayalon, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2024
The sheer brutality witnessed calls for a unified stand against terrorism and hatred.
—Shelley Zimmerman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
For instance, the Bank Secrecy Act and the USA PATRIOT Act already enforce specific reporting obligations on financial institutions to combat money laundering and terrorism financing.
—Matthew Erskine, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Federal prosecutors brought terrorism cases across the country.
—Tamara Audi, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Under the duty to warn policy, the United States has also recently shared terrorism information with another adversary — Iran.
—Shane Harris, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
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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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