act of terrorism
15
6.9
- noun
- /ækt əv ˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm/
- NSFW
:
acto de terrorismo
- After careful review of evidence retrieved at the scene, we have concluded this was a deliberate act of terrorism, and the President concurs with our assessment.
- committing an act of terrorism
- a deliberate act of terrorism
- a deliberate act of terrorism
Since the US was neutral at this point, at least officially, this was considered an act of terrorism.
- Since the US was neutral at this point, at least officially, this was considered an act of terrorism.
- And there is no argument whatsoever, according to any ethical or or moral view, that would justify acts of terrorism against civilians.
- We are committing actual egregious acts of terrorism in the United States and and in Israel with absolute impunity.
Examples
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Ambassador Scobie delivered a message to the Syrian government expressing our deep concern as well as our profound outrage over this heinous act of terrorism.
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If the president thinks the tragic events in Libya were acts of terrorism, he should say so himself.
Blog text (9) -
This was an act of terrorism.
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An act of terrorism has been committed right here in our town.
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No act of terrorism is expected to be involved.
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The government also continues to increase its capability to prevent and combat acts of terrorism.
Academic text (2005) -
Government officials are quick to reiterate that at this time no act of terrorism is suspected to be involved.
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Some people believe that this was an act of terrorism by an Islamic fundamentalist organization.
Blog text (10) -
Despite sporadic acts of terrorism and tensions normal to any democracy, the political system has worked smoothly.
Academic text (1992) -
Many people were shocked by the brutal act of terrorism that targeted innocent civilians last night.
Synonyms
795
5.6
Violent acts that people do illegally to frighten others for political or religious reasons
110
3.9
A sudden violent act against civilians to make people afraid and reach political or religious goals
35
7.7
An attack where a person explodes a bomb to kill themselves and others
19
7.2
Planned violent action to make people afraid for political, religious or other ideas
16
7.1
Violent acts that try to scare people or force a government in the same country for political reasons
12
6.8
Use violence or threats by people from one country to cause fear and reach political goals in another country
3
8.6
Using a nuclear bomb or radioactive material to kill many people and scare others
3
7.8
Violent acts and threats a government supports or carries out to frighten people
1
8.0
Using computers to damage important systems and scare people for political reasons
1
8.4
To use bacteria or viruses as weapons to hurt people and cause fear
1
9.1
An act using violence or threats to protect nature
Using or threatening violence to make others change how they treat nature
Violent attacks done for religious reasons or in the name of faith
An attack where someone blows themselves up to kill or hurt others for a cause
How Violent
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is directly compositional: 'act' (a deed) combined with 'terrorism' (use of violence for political aims) clearly yields 'a deed constituting terrorism.' The preposition 'of' is a simple linking function and the same construction exists in many languages, so a B1 learner who knows the parts will readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Act of terrorism creates a clear picture: an act is a planned violent action and terrorism means using 'fear' to try to force political or religious 'goals'. So, an act of terrorism is a planned violent action meant to scare people to achieve those goals.