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.
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But the Erez crossing has been closed since Oct. 7, shuttered by Israel for its military campaign and as a buffer from terrorism threats.
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2024
Olympics organizers say the potential for terrorism was stitched into the plan for the Games from the start.
—Ségolène Le Stradic, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2024
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2024
Olympics organizers say the potential for terrorism was stitched into the plan for the Games from the start.
—Ségolène Le Stradic, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2024
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“Terrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrorism. Accessed 3 May. 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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