 act_of_terrorism |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the calculated use of violence (or threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear | |
| Synonyms: | terrorist_act terrorism | |
| Related terms: | coercion chemical_terrorism domestic_terrorism eco-warfare international_terrorism narcoterrorism nuclear_terrorism state-sponsored_terrorism theoterrorism cyber-terrorism terrorist_attack biological_terrorism | |
