terroristic

adjective

ter·​ror·​is·​tic ˌter-ər-ˈi-stik 

: involving or employing violent acts of terror : marked by terrorism

terroristic threats

accused of conspiring to carry out terroristic acts

resorting to terroristic tactics

terroristic organizations/regimes

He demonstrates how, in applying their openly terroristic concept of warfare, the officer corps, and not just the SS, promoted mentalities and practices that prepared the ground for the mass liquidations.

—V. R. Berghahn

Examples of terroristic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Once apprehended, the suspect will face charges including terroristic threats, harassment, simple assault, reckless endangerment and intimidation, Smith previously told reporters. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Smith said once caught, the suspect will face charges of making terroristic threats, harassment, simple assault, reckless endangerment and intimidation. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

The suspect will likely be charged with felony terroristic threats, harassment, simple assault and reckless endangerment, police said. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Smith said the suspect is facing charges that include terroristic threats, simple assault and other offenses. — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for terroristic

• agonistic
• altruistic
• animistic
• aphoristic
• atheistic
• atomistic
• cabalistic
• calvinistic
• chauvinistic
• dualistic
• egoistic
• egotistic