terrorism meaning

UK /ˈtɛrərɪzəm/ US /ˈtɛrɚɪzəm/ 4 syllables

terrorism (noun): 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.

Definition of terrorism

  1. 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

    Synonyms: act of terrorism, terrorist act

    Type of: terror

    Kinds: bioterrorism, chemical terrorism, cyber-terrorism, domestic terrorism, ecoterrorism, international terrorism, narcoterrorism, nuclear terrorism, state-sponsored terrorism, theoterrorism, terrorist attack, Red Hand Defenders

    Related forms: terrorist

How to pronounce terrorism

terrorism is pronounced /ˈtɛrərɪzəm/ in British English and /ˈtɛrɚɪzəm/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with TE · words ending in SM · 9-letter words

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