terrorist attack meaning

UK /ˈtɛrərɪst əˈtæk/ US /ˈtɛrərɪst əˈtæk/ 5 syllables

terrorist attack (noun): a surprise attack involving the deliberate use of violence against civilians in the hope of attaining political or religious aims.

Definition of terrorist attack

  1. a surprise attack involving the deliberate use of violence against civilians in the hope of attaining political or religious aims

    Type of: surprise attack, terrorism

    Kinds: 9/11

How to pronounce terrorist attack

terrorist attack is pronounced /ˈtɛrərɪst əˈtæk/ in British English and /ˈtɛrərɪst əˈtæk/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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