counterterrors

/ˌkaʊntərˈtɛrərz/
noun
  1. Acts of violence or intimidation carried out in response to or as a means of opposing terrorism.
    • In some conflicts, both sides engage in counterterrors, creating a cycle of violence.
    • The government's use of counterterrors drew criticism from human rights groups.
    • The novel explores the moral dilemmas of fighting terrorism with counterterrors.
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