as in terror
the use of violent acts to frighten the people in an area as a way of trying to achieve a political goal
They have been arrested for acts of terrorism. international terrorism the fight against terrorism
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Recent Examples of terrorism
The company was formed in the aftermath of 9/11 to sell terrorism and catastrophe property insurance.
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 June 2026
In April 2025, Najibullah pleaded guilty to providing material support for acts of terrorism and conspiring to take hostages.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Currently, there is no evidence that the knife attack was linked to terrorism, Henderson said, while stressing police are still in the early stages of their investigation.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
However, in recent years, referrals for extreme right-wing terrorism have frequently equalled or surpassed those for Islamist extremism.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 7 June 2026
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 June 2026
In April 2025, Najibullah pleaded guilty to providing material support for acts of terrorism and conspiring to take hostages.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Currently, there is no evidence that the knife attack was linked to terrorism, Henderson said, while stressing police are still in the early stages of their investigation.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
However, in recent years, referrals for extreme right-wing terrorism have frequently equalled or surpassed those for Islamist extremism.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrorism
Noun
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The idea of bringing Pip to the local dog park flooded me with terror.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The defense argued that if jurors believe Anthony felt genuine terror and had no chance for calm reflection, then sudden passion applies, pointing to the video as evidence.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Countries with large populations of Venezuelan migrants, including Peru and Colombia, have accused the group of being behind a spree of violence in the region.—
Will Weissert,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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In Port-au-Prince, where chronic electricity shortages and gang violence have disrupted daily life for years, residents have been preparing communal viewing areas so supporters can watch the match together.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
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The most serious charge in the indictment, witness intimidation, was levied against Hakim and Feyock.—
James Cirrone,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Each has a role to play in creating environments where frontline employees can do their jobs without fear of intimidation or violence.—
Alliance Manchester Business School,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Terrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrorism. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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