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- [ter-uh-riz-uh m]
- /ˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm/
- /ˈter.ə.rɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ter-uh-riz-uh m]
- /ˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm/
Definitions of terrorism word
- noun terrorism the use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes. 1
- noun terrorism the state of fear and submission produced by terrorism or terrorization. 1
- noun terrorism a terroristic method of governing or of resisting a government. 1
- noun terrorism political violence 1
- uncountable noun terrorism Terrorism is the use of violence, especially murder and bombing, in order to achieve political aims or to force a government to do something. 0
- noun terrorism systematic use of violence and intimidation to achieve some goal 0
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Origin of terrorism
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
First recorded in 1785-95; terror + -ism
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Parts of speech for Terrorism
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terrorism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
terrorism usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for terrorism
noun terrorism
- agnosticism — Agnosticism is the belief that it is not possible to say definitely whether or not there is a God. Compare atheism.
- anarchism — Anarchism is the belief that the laws and power of governments should be replaced by people working together freely.
- arm-twisting — persuasion
- assassination — to kill suddenly or secretively, especially a politically prominent person; murder premeditatedly and treacherously.
- brute force — physical strength, power
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