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counterterror

counterterror

7.2
Help prevent or fight terrorism
  • adjective
  • /ˌkaʊntərˈtɛrər/
  • Formal
translation icon : contraterrorista
  • International cooperation has strengthened several counterterror initiatives.

Examples

  • The counterterror strategy is essential.

  • Many agencies work closely on counterterror intelligence sharing.

  • The government increased its counterterror efforts after the recent attacks.

  • Don't ignore counterterror measures!

  • The government has implemented new counterterror strategies to enhance national security.

  • Many countries collaborate on counterterror initiatives to prevent extremist attacks.

  • The police received training in counterterror tactics to better respond to potential threats.

Synonyms

antiterrorist
vscounterterror
1 3.9

Used to prevent or fight terrorism

focuses on preventing or combating rather than just opposing
counterterrorist
vscounterterror
  • Formal
1 6.5

Intended to stop or fight terrorism

has identical meaning but differs in word form
antiterrorism
vscounterterror
4.1

Relating to actions to stop terrorism

focuses on direct methods intended to prevent or combat terrorism
antiterror
vscounterterror
4.9

Actions taken to prevent or fight terrorist attacks

emphasizes prevention or combat rather than post-incident response

Surface Forms

counterterror positive

Etymology

Counterterror is made of counter, meaning 'against', and terror, meaning 'great fear' or violent acts used to frighten people, and you can see counter in words like counterattack. So, counterterror describes actions or methods meant 'against' terrorism to prevent or stop it.