Synonyms of terrorism

terrorism

noun

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

Related Words

• terror
• violence
• intimidation
• threat
• fear
• menace
• coercion
• sword
• pressure
• compulsion
• bullying
• duress
• constraint
• force
• arm-twisting
• strength
• muscle
• potency
• browbeating
• bulldozing
• stress
• squeeze
• might
• willfulness
• squeeze play
• strain
• puissance
• hardheadedness
• self-will

Dissimilar Words

• agreement
• approval
• consent
• permission
• reason
• persuasion
• convincing
• suasion

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of terrorism

Under the leadership of Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s military has become more involved in general governance and embraced a hard-line approach to terrorism, but the security situation has only deteriorated. — Hasan Ali, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Aug. 2026

Federal jurors convicted the five leaders on material support for terrorism, tax, and money laundering charges in 2008, with the elder Abu Baker receiving a 65-year sentence as the foundation’s co-founder. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Aug. 2026

The report also cited the interior ministry as saying that so far this year 82 people had been arrested for offenses related to jihadist terrorism. — Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Last month, Russia charged Durov with facilitating terrorism. — Emma Roth, The Verge, 7 Aug. 2026