terrorism
IPA: tˈɛrɝɪzʌm
noun
- (historical) 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.
- (by extension) The use of intimidation or bullying tactics.
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Examples of "terrorism" in Sentences
- I think that invading Iraq caused an increase in terrorism, but of course terrorism is far from a noble act.
- \ "\" I kind of had this naive hope we were done with the \'soft on terrorism/hard on terrorism\ 'idea, \ "said Grim.
- And he has suggested that President Obama "use the word terrorism more often" so people understand the seriousness of his purpose.
- The two events, reinforced by the recent Norway bombing, have taught me this: I'm looking forward to a day when the term "terrorism" is not explicitly linked to "Islam" or "Arabs."
- When we hear the word terrorism or we think of violent extremists, we can all too easily conjure up images of destruction and death that have resulted in acts of terrorism all over the world.
- But as we approach the 10th anniversary of 9/11, a treasure trove of documentaries, books representing both sensationalistic and investigative journalism, Hollywood action blockbusters, PBS and Christiane Amanpour specials later, there still seems to be a lack of clarity around and an obsession with the term "terrorism" -- and a certain kind of racially and religiously understood "terrorism."
- They can seemingly either reconcile the uttered contradictions of "their" candidates' positions we don't need constitutional protections for those accused of terrorism cause they're accused of *terrorism* and are therefor actaul *terrorists*! whle at the same time touting their National Guard service, which requires an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution or just refuse to see that there *is* a contradiction.
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