terroristic
adjective
ter·ror·is·tic
ˌter-ər-ˈi-stik 
: involving or employing violent acts of terror : marked by terrorism
terroristic threats
accused of conspiring to carry out terroristic acts
resorting to terroristic tactics
terroristic organizations/regimes
He demonstrates how, in applying their openly terroristic concept of warfare, the officer corps, and not just the SS, promoted mentalities and practices that prepared the ground for the mass liquidations.—
V. R. Berghahn
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He was charged with bias intimidation, terroristic threats, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct, the department said.
—Brooke Baitinger, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
In addition to bias intimidation, he was charged with terroristic threats, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
On Wednesday, March 28, former infectious disease doctor Amy Cohen, 36, of Narberth, was sentenced to 11 to 23 months in prison after pleading guilty to arson, terroristic threats with the intent to terrorize another and other crimes, according to online court records.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
He is charged with terroristic threat against a peace officer/judge, according to court records.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2025
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Brooke Baitinger, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
In addition to bias intimidation, he was charged with terroristic threats, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
On Wednesday, March 28, former infectious disease doctor Amy Cohen, 36, of Narberth, was sentenced to 11 to 23 months in prison after pleading guilty to arson, terroristic threats with the intent to terrorize another and other crimes, according to online court records.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
He is charged with terroristic threat against a peace officer/judge, according to court records.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Terroristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terroristic. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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