counterterrorism
noun
coun·ter·ter·ror·ism
ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈter-ər-ˌi-zəm 
variants
or counter-terrorism
: measures designed to combat or prevent terrorism
an expert in counterterrorism
—often used before another nouna local counterterrorism council
new counter-terrorism policies/measures
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In addition to Cuba, Rubio has also determined that North Korea, Iran, Syria, and Venezuela do not fully cooperate with the United States on counterterrorism measures.
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Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
Their age bracket ranging from mid-20s to early 70s, the group represents a varied cross-section of society, with one juror working as a graphic designer and another in administration at the counterterrorism office of the United Nations.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Yigal Carmon, president of the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) and a former counterterrorism advisor to the Israeli government, told Fox News Digital that Kashmir is not just a clash between India and Pakistan.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
On that occasion, the international community swung behind India, with the U.S. offering counterterrorism support while calling on Pakistan to stop sheltering terrorists.
—Ayesha Jalal, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
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Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
Their age bracket ranging from mid-20s to early 70s, the group represents a varied cross-section of society, with one juror working as a graphic designer and another in administration at the counterterrorism office of the United Nations.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Yigal Carmon, president of the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) and a former counterterrorism advisor to the Israeli government, told Fox News Digital that Kashmir is not just a clash between India and Pakistan.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
On that occasion, the international community swung behind India, with the U.S. offering counterterrorism support while calling on Pakistan to stop sheltering terrorists.
—Ayesha Jalal, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
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“Counterterrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterterrorism. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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