counterterror
- adjective
- /ˌkaʊntərˈtɛrər/
- Formal
- International cooperation has strengthened several counterterror initiatives.
Examples
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The counterterror strategy is essential.
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Many agencies work closely on counterterror intelligence sharing.
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The government increased its counterterror efforts after the recent attacks.
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Don't ignore counterterror measures!
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The government has implemented new counterterror strategies to enhance national security.
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Many countries collaborate on counterterror initiatives to prevent extremist attacks.
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The police received training in counterterror tactics to better respond to potential threats.
Synonyms
Used to prevent or fight terrorism
Intended to stop or fight terrorism
Relating to actions to stop terrorism
Actions taken to prevent or fight terrorist attacks
Surface Forms
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.