terrorism
noun
ter·ror·ism
ˈter-ər-ˌi-zəm 
: the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion
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They have been arrested for acts of terrorism.
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Programmers might release these types of AIs for kicks, while others try to profit from it—and some may even do so even as a form of terrorism to try to hamper the world economy.
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The two leaders discussed efforts to bring stability to the Middle East, bolster regional security and combat terrorism and economic development.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Mangione, who faces murder and terrorism charges in connection with Thompson's killing, is being held in a New York federal facility.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Trump also put Cuba back on the list of state sponsors of terrorism, reversing Biden’s decision to remove it from the list.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The two leaders discussed efforts to bring stability to the Middle East, bolster regional security and combat terrorism and economic development.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Mangione, who faces murder and terrorism charges in connection with Thompson's killing, is being held in a New York federal facility.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Trump also put Cuba back on the list of state sponsors of terrorism, reversing Biden’s decision to remove it from the list.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Terrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrorism. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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terrorism
noun
ter·ror·ism
ˈter-ər-ˌi-zəm
1
: the unlawful use or threat of violence especially against the state or the public as a politically motivated means of attack or coercion
2
: violent and intimidating gang activity
street terrorism
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