Synonyms for terrorism
ˈtɛr əˌrɪz əmter·ror·ism

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1. terrorism, act of terrorism, terrorist actnoun

   the calculated use of violence (or the 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:
   act of terrorism, terrorist act

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1. terrorismnoun

   Synonyms:
   state of terror, reign of terror

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1. List of paraphrases for "terrorism":

   terror, terrorist, counter-terrorism, anti-terrorism, terrorisme, terrorists, terrorismo, ctc, anti-terrorist

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How to use terrorism in a sentence?

1. Abdul Rashid Dostum:

   We warmly welcome President Trump’s strategy, which shows U.S. sustainable commitment for a stable Afghanistan, but the presence of large numbers of U.S. troops on the ground and air strikes will not help to achieve the goals, unless the U.S. engages with our local population who are willing and effective to fight terrorism on the ground.

2. Pope Francis:

   I know it dangerous to say this but terrorism grows when there is no other option and when money is made a god and it, instead of the person, is put at the center of the world economy, that is the first form of terrorism. That is a basic terrorism against all humanity. Let's talk about that.

3. Malik Obama:

   We will stand shoulder to shoulder with you in this fight against terrorism -- for as long as it takes.

4. Jeb Bush:

   While I am glad President Obama has dropped his plan to abandon the region entirely, if he is truly committed to fighting terrorism and securing a stable Afghanistan, he shouldn't shortchange what our military commanders have said they need to complete the mission.

5. Adel Al-Jubeir:

   We believe the nuclear deal was flawed, we believe the deal does not deal with Iran's ballistic missile program nor does it deal with Iran's support for terrorism.