Terrorism
noun
The use of violence and threats, usually by a group, to frighten people or governments in order to achieve political, religious, or ideological objectives.
The government has vowed to take a firm stand against terrorism.
Often appears as...
- domestic terrorism
- global terrorism
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Disapproving
noun
In legal context, terrorism is an act which is designed to create fear in people, and it is done for achieving political, religious or ideological goals.
He has been accused of acts of terrorism.
Often appears as...
- acts of terrorism
- counter-terrorism
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Formal, Disapproving
Legal
noun
From a military perspective, terrorism is the use of irregular warfare tactics used by small, independent groups against larger, typically less mobile formal armies.
Military strategies are needed to fight against terrorism.
Often appears as...
- fight against terrorism
- anti-terrorism
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Military
noun
The use of violence and threats, usually by a group, to frighten people or governments in order to achieve political, religious, or ideological objectives.
The government has vowed to take a firm stand against terrorism.
Often appears as...
- domestic terrorism
- global terrorism
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
In legal context, terrorism is an act which is designed to create fear in people, and it is done for achieving political, religious or ideological goals.
He has been accused of acts of terrorism.
Often appears as...
- acts of terrorism
- counter-terrorism
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Legal
noun
From a military perspective, terrorism is the use of irregular warfare tactics used by small, independent groups against larger, typically less mobile formal armies.
Military strategies are needed to fight against terrorism.
Often appears as...
- fight against terrorism
- anti-terrorism
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Military
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Fear Element
Terrorism is often associated with creating a psychological impact beyond the act itself.
The terrorism alert caused widespread panic.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Physical
Threats of violence can be considered terrorism even if no actions occur.
The threatening letters were deemed as terrorism.
Pro Tip 3/3Group Activity
Terrorism usually implies coordinated efforts by a group, not individual acts.
The organization was plotting acts of terrorism.
Pro Tip 1/3Fear Element
Terrorism is often associated with creating a psychological impact beyond the act itself.
The terrorism alert caused widespread panic.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Physical
Threats of violence can be considered terrorism even if no actions occur.
The threatening letters were deemed as terrorism.
Pro Tip 3/3Group Activity
Terrorism usually implies coordinated efforts by a group, not individual acts.
The organization was plotting acts of terrorism.
Pro Tip 1/3Fear Element
Terrorism is often associated with creating a psychological impact beyond the act itself.
The terrorism alert caused widespread panic.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Physical
Threats of violence can be considered terrorism even if no actions occur.
The threatening letters were deemed as terrorism.
Pro Tip 3/3Group Activity
Terrorism usually implies coordinated efforts by a group, not individual acts.
The organization was plotting acts of terrorism.
Compare with
extremismfanaticisminsurgencyintimidateradicalisationsabotsubversionviolence
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Gary Haugen: The hidden...
and the prosecutors hand it off to the courts, and the survivors of violence have to be supported by social services all the way through that. So you have to do an approach that pulls that all together. In the past, there's been a little bit of training of the courts, but they get crappy evidence from the police, or a little police intervention that has to do with narcotics or terrorism
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Military robots and the...
That raises another wrinkle when it comes to war and conflict. Good guys might play around and work on these as hobby kits, but so might bad guys. This cross between robotics and things like terrorism is going to be fascinating and even disturbing, and we've already seen it start.
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Surviving a nuclear...
anything whether it's war or terrorism is abolition of nuclear weapons you want something to work on once you fix global warming I urge you to think about the fact that we have to do something about this unacceptable inhumane reality of nuclear weapons in
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For the first time in history, more people commit suicide than are killed by crime and terrorism and war put together. Statistically, you are your own worst enemy. At least, of all the people in the world, you are most likely to be killed by yourself --
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Karima Bennoune: The...
around the world are staunch opponents both of fundamentalism and of terrorism, and often for very good reason. You see, they're much more likely to be victims of this violence than its perpetrators. Let me just give you one example.
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A message of peace, hope...
but actually I kept an open mind so what would you say you surf to the to the many people in the West to you know they that they're fearful of terrorism and they look at most of the news reports that are out there and see them
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Many of us think that we're completely helpless against organized crime and terrorism, that we can do nothing about the next attack, but I believe you can. You can by becoming investigators, too.
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Investor Vinod Khosla...
carbon problem you know it's a crisis one things we have to do is get real from my point of view I view climate risk or weather risk as big a risk as nuclear terrorism nuclear proliferation
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Loretta Napoleoni: The...
I'm going to show you how terrorism actually interacts with our daily life.
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Marc Goodman: A vision...
I study the future of crime and terrorism, and frankly, I'm afraid.
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Gary Haugen: The hidden...
and the prosecutors hand it off to the courts, and the survivors of violence have to be supported by social services all the way through that. So you have to do an approach that pulls that all together. In the past, there's been a little bit of training of the courts, but they get crappy evidence from the police, or a little police intervention that has to do with narcotics or terrorism
Video examples
Military robots and the...
That raises another wrinkle when it comes to war and conflict. Good guys might play around and work on these as hobby kits, but so might bad guys. This cross between robotics and things like terrorism is going to be fascinating and even disturbing, and we've already seen it start.
Video examples
Surviving a nuclear...
anything whether it's war or terrorism is abolition of nuclear weapons you want something to work on once you fix global warming I urge you to think about the fact that we have to do something about this unacceptable inhumane reality of nuclear weapons in
Video examples
Nationalism vs....
For the first time in history, more people commit suicide than are killed by crime and terrorism and war put together. Statistically, you are your own worst enemy. At least, of all the people in the world, you are most likely to be killed by yourself --
Video examples
Karima Bennoune: The...
around the world are staunch opponents both of fundamentalism and of terrorism, and often for very good reason. You see, they're much more likely to be victims of this violence than its perpetrators. Let me just give you one example.
Video examples
A message of peace, hope...
but actually I kept an open mind so what would you say you surf to the to the many people in the West to you know they that they're fearful of terrorism and they look at most of the news reports that are out there and see them
Video examples
How fake handbags fund...
Many of us think that we're completely helpless against organized crime and terrorism, that we can do nothing about the next attack, but I believe you can. You can by becoming investigators, too.
Video examples
Investor Vinod Khosla...
carbon problem you know it's a crisis one things we have to do is get real from my point of view I view climate risk or weather risk as big a risk as nuclear terrorism nuclear proliferation
Video examples
Loretta Napoleoni: The...
I'm going to show you how terrorism actually interacts with our daily life.
Video examples
Marc Goodman: A vision...
I study the future of crime and terrorism, and frankly, I'm afraid.
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Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Filipino Statesman
While there's been much progress on terrorism, there's still much work to do and it is very important that the countries work together in order to address this threat together.
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Horst Koehler
German Statesman
It is just not enough to strengthen the secret services for the fight against terrorism but it's also necessary to advance dialogue between cultures.
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Gijs de Vries
Dutch Politician
There are no automatic links between poverty and terrorism. Among millions of poor people in the world, only a few turn to terrorism.
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Yitzhak Rabin
Israeli Statesman
We must fight terrorism as if there's no peace process and work to achieve peace as if there's no terror.
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Bianca Jagger
Nicaraguan Celebrity
Today, we talk a lot about terrorism, but we rarely talk about state terrorism.
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Ban Ki-moon
South Korean Leader
Terrorism is a significant threat to peace and security, prosperity and people.
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Rajnath Singh
Indian Politician
Terrorism knows no boundaries and doesn't respect nations' sovereignties.
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Lee H. Hamilton
American Politician
Protecting Americans from nuclear terrorism rises above politics.
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John Linder
American Politician
Our values and way of life will prevail - terrorism will not.
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Shefali Shah
I think terrorism is a cruel waste of life.
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Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Filipino Statesman
While there's been much progress on terrorism, there's still much work to do and it is very important that the countries work together in order to address this threat together.
Quote examples
Horst Koehler
German Statesman
It is just not enough to strengthen the secret services for the fight against terrorism but it's also necessary to advance dialogue between cultures.
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Gijs de Vries
Dutch Politician
There are no automatic links between poverty and terrorism. Among millions of poor people in the world, only a few turn to terrorism.
Quote examples
Yitzhak Rabin
Israeli Statesman
We must fight terrorism as if there's no peace process and work to achieve peace as if there's no terror.
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Bianca Jagger
Nicaraguan Celebrity
Today, we talk a lot about terrorism, but we rarely talk about state terrorism.
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Ban Ki-moon
South Korean Leader
Terrorism is a significant threat to peace and security, prosperity and people.
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Rajnath Singh
Indian Politician
Terrorism knows no boundaries and doesn't respect nations' sovereignties.
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Lee H. Hamilton
American Politician
Protecting Americans from nuclear terrorism rises above politics.
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John Linder
American Politician
Our values and way of life will prevail - terrorism will not.
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Shefali Shah
I think terrorism is a cruel waste of life.
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