terrorism
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
See terrorism in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(tĕrˈə-rĭzˌəm)
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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