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terrorism

/ˈtɛɹɚˌɪzəm/

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What does terrorism mean?

noun

  1. The use of unlawful violence against people or property to achieve political objectives.
  2. The use of intimidation or bullying tactics.
  3. (humorous) Deliberate misspelling of tourism.
More meanings (1)

noun

  1. (historical) The system of fear and intimidation put into place during the Reign of Terror in Revolutionary France around 1793-94.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈtɛɹɚˌɪzəm/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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And of course they will oppose the robber--using every weapon of terrorism, both of this world and the next.
Upton SinclairThe Profits of Religion: An Essay in Economic InterpretationProject Gutenberg ebook #1558
In the midst of all this delusion and terrorism stood Cotton Mather firm as ever.
Andrew Dickson WhiteHistory of the Warfare of Science with Theology in ChristendomProject Gutenberg ebook #505
More book examples (3)
Let that be understood by those who practice terrorism and prey upon their neighbors.
United States. PresidentsUnited States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches: From Washington to George W. BushProject Gutenberg ebook #925
When one method of terrorism fails try another, was evidently the German motto.
William J. ClaxtonThe mastery of the airProject Gutenberg ebook #777
If threats and terrorism were not prevented by law, it can hardly be doubted that cruelty would be rife in the relations of men and women, and of parents and children.
Bertrand RussellProposed Roads to FreedomProject Gutenberg ebook #690