Synonyms for terrorism
ˈtɛr əˌrɪz əmter·ror·ism

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1. terrorism, act of terrorism, terrorist actnoun

   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

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1. terrorismnoun

   Synonyms:
   state of terror, reign of terror

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1. List of paraphrases for "terrorism":

   terror, terrorist, counter-terrorism, anti-terrorism, terrorisme, terrorists, terrorismo, ctc, anti-terrorist

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1. The State Department:

   Today’s action notifies the U.S. public and the international community that Santoso is actively engaged in terrorism.

2. The DOJ:

   The court of appeals improperly vacated the capital sentences recommended by the jury in one of the most important terrorism prosecutions in our nation’s history, this court should reverse the decision below and put this case back on track toward a just conclusion.

3. President Obama:

   This is yet another reminder that the world must unite, we must be together, regardless of nationality or race or faith, in fighting the scourge of terrorism.

4. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz:

   What (Rubio) knows is that the old program covered 20% to 30% of phone numbers to search for terrorists. The new program covers nearly 100%, that gives us greater ability to stop acts of terrorism, and he knows that that's the case.

5. James Ellis:

   What is important about the database is that it puts terrorism violence in perspective, over the past 55 years, we've seen terrorism come from a variety of sectors. It hasn't been monopolized by just one group.