ter ‧ ror ‧ is ‧ m /ˈterərɪz ə m/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
the use of violence such as bombing, shooting, or ↑ kidnap ping to obtain political demands such as making a government do something:
The government is doing everything possible to combat terrorism.
a despicable act of terrorism
their involvement in international terrorism
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COLLOCATIONS
■ phrases
▪ an act of terrorism
The prosecution alleged that the men had been responsible for many acts of terrorism.
▪ the fight/war against terrorism
ideas on how the international community can further the war against terrorism
■ adjectives
▪ international/global terrorism
Americans put international terrorism high on the list of their greatest concerns.
▪ political terrorism
He openly supported political terrorism in his youth.
■ verbs
▪ fight/combat terrorism
We will provide the necessary resources to combat terrorism.