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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Driscoll is a veteran agent who worked international counterterrorism investigations in New York and had commanded the bureau's Hostage Rescue Team.
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Eric Tucker The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 8 Aug. 2025
According to the most recent organizational chart on CPD’s directory of general orders, the first deputy’s office previously supervised the department’s patrol units, detective division and bureau of counterterrorism, among other responsibilities.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Judd Apatow produced this parody of action movies, which stars Sandler as the titular Zohan, an Israeli counterterrorism commando who moves to America to fulfill his dream of becoming a hairdresser.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 26 July 2025
On Wednesday, four explosive-laden drones hit oil fields in the semiautonomous northern Iraqi region, according to the local counterterrorism service.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
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Eric Tucker The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 8 Aug. 2025
According to the most recent organizational chart on CPD’s directory of general orders, the first deputy’s office previously supervised the department’s patrol units, detective division and bureau of counterterrorism, among other responsibilities.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Judd Apatow produced this parody of action movies, which stars Sandler as the titular Zohan, an Israeli counterterrorism commando who moves to America to fulfill his dream of becoming a hairdresser.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 26 July 2025
On Wednesday, four explosive-laden drones hit oil fields in the semiautonomous northern Iraqi region, according to the local counterterrorism service.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
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“Counterterrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterterrorism. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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