terrorism
/ˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm/
noun
- The use of violence, especially against civilians, to achieve political or ideological goals.
- Many innocent people have suffered because of terrorism around the world.
- The country has been fighting terrorism for over a decade.
- The government passed new laws to combat terrorism.
- A method of intimidation or coercion through fear, often in non-political contexts.
- The bully's terrorism made the whole school afraid to speak up.
- Emotional terrorism in relationships can be just as damaging as physical violence.
- Some companies use economic terrorism to force smaller competitors out of business.