terrorism
- Noun:
- The calculated use of violence or threats of violence against civilians: This refers to the strategic employment of violent acts or the menace of such acts targeting non-combatants.
- A method to achieve political, religious, or ideological goals: The primary purpose is to advance specific objectives by creating a climate of fear.
- A tactic involving intimidation, coercion, or instilling fear: The mechanism of terrorism operates through spreading terror to influence a wider audience or government.
- Noun:
- The government condemned the act of terrorism that targeted the crowded market.
- International cooperation is crucial in the fight against terrorism.
- The group used terrorism as a means to destabilize the region.
"State-sponsored terrorism": Acts of terrorism that are supported by a national government.
- The report accused the country of engaging in state-sponsored terrorism.
"Counter-terrorism" (Note: This is a related compound term, not the target word itself): Activities or strategies designed to prevent or combat terrorism.
- The agency specializes in counter-terrorism intelligence.
Terrorist (n): A person who uses or advocates the use of terrorism.
- The terrorist was captured after a lengthy investigation.
Terrorize (v): To create and maintain extreme fear in a person or group; to coerce through terror. (Note: This is a distinct verb form).
- The warlord sought to terrorize the local population.
- Political violence: Violence carried out for political objectives.
- Insurgency: An active revolt or uprising, which may employ terrorist tactics, though not exclusively.
"War on terror": A phrase denoting a sustained military, political, and legal campaign against terrorist organizations and regimes.
- The war on terror has shaped foreign policy for decades.
"Acts of terror": Specific incidents or operations classified as terrorism.
- The city was shaken by a series of acts of terror.
(Note: The word "terrorism" itself is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. The related concept is often expressed through phrases like the ones listed above.)
- the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear