terrorism
Meanings
Plural: terrorisms
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
- The system of fear and intimidation put into place during the Reign of Terror in Revolutionary France around 1793-94.
- The use of unlawful violence against people or property to achieve political objectives.
- The use of unlawful violence against people or property to achieve political objectives.
- The use of intimidation or bullying tactics.
Origin / Etymology
From French terrorisme, from terreur + -isme, equivalent to terror + -ism.
The word first appears in English in 1795 in reference to the Jacobin radicals of France, who ruled during the Reign of Terror.
Synonyms
act of terrorism, terrorist act
Scrabble Score: 11
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Words With Friends Score: 12
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