terrorist

/ˈtɛrərɪst/
adjective
  1. Relating to or involving terrorism or terrorists.
    • Terrorist groups often recruit vulnerable young people online.
    • The police received a tip about a possible terrorist plot.
    • The country increased its terrorist watch list after the recent events.
noun
  1. A person who uses violence, especially against civilians, to achieve political or ideological goals.
    • No one deserves to be called a terrorist without a fair trial.
    • The terrorist was arrested before the attack could happen.
    • Authorities are searching for the terrorists responsible for the bombing.
  2. A person who uses intimidation or fear to control or coerce others.
    • In the office, he acted like a terrorist, threatening his coworkers to get his way.
    • She called her ex-boyfriend a terrorist because he constantly threatened her.
    • The playground terrorist made younger kids give him their lunch money.