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

As with much of his subsequent career in what the federal government would label domestic terrorism, Tubbs didn’t think of his actions as particularly political. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

French national-security officials are seeking to build resiliency against that threat—including against hybrid warfare of sabotage, cyberattack, and assassination—as well as against Islamist terrorism, which has struck their country repeatedly. — Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026

My background in national security and counter-terrorism is exactly why District 25 needs me in Congress — to deliver strong, experienced leadership against the threats facing our nation. — Joseph "joe" Kaufman, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

The state sponsor of terrorism label, first imposed on Syria in 1979 after a previous regime sided with Palestinian militants, continues to repel the business deals the country needs to recover from its crippling civil war. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 8 July 2026