terrorist

Variant of terrorism

terrorism definition

ter·ror·ism (ter′ər iz′əm)

noun

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

Etymology: Fr terrorisme

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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