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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Indirect talks between the U.S. and the world’s worst state-sponsor of terrorism, according to Democratic and Republican administrations, have not compelled Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons.
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Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The Anti-Terrorism Act For more than three decades since Congress passed the Anti-Terrorism Act in 1992, U.S. citizens harmed by acts of terrorism have had the option to sue the terrorist groups responsible.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
In some parts of the country, people opposed to Musk have gone beyond protests and set the automaker’s vehicles on fire and committed other acts of vandalism that U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has decried as domestic terrorism.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
The incident was reported to local authorities, who then alerted the FBI due to concerns of potential domestic terrorism, the letter said.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
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Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The Anti-Terrorism Act For more than three decades since Congress passed the Anti-Terrorism Act in 1992, U.S. citizens harmed by acts of terrorism have had the option to sue the terrorist groups responsible.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
In some parts of the country, people opposed to Musk have gone beyond protests and set the automaker’s vehicles on fire and committed other acts of vandalism that U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has decried as domestic terrorism.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
The incident was reported to local authorities, who then alerted the FBI due to concerns of potential domestic terrorism, the letter said.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Terrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrorism. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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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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