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Terrorism is the use of threats, intimidation or violence to achieve political or religious goals.

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The bombing of the World Trade Centers on 9/11/2001 was an example of terrorism.

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noun

the act of terrorizing; use of force or threats to demoralize, intimidate, and subjugate, esp. such use as a political weapon or policy
the demoralization and intimidation produced in this way

Origin: Fr terrorisme

Related Forms:

terrorist noun, adjective
terroristic adjective

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noun

The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organized group against people or property with the intention of intimidating or coercing societies or governments, often for ideological or political reasons.

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