Definitions for terrorism

terrorism ter·ror·ism

Spelling: [ter-uh-riz-uh m]
IPA: /ˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm/

Terrorism is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 324 anagrams from letters in terrorism (eimorrrst).

Definitions for terrorism

noun

  1. the use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes.
  2. the state of fear and submission produced by terrorism or terrorization.
  3. a terroristic method of governing or of resisting a government.

Origin of terrorism

First recorded in 1785-95; terror + -ism

Examples for terrorism

terrorism is bad news anywhere, but especially rough on Odessa, where the city motto seems to be “make love, not war.”

terrorism and deception are weapons not of the strong but of the weak.

terrorism is seen to be a relatively gentle procedure, useful to keep in a state of obedience the masses of the people.

She is the author of Dirty Entanglements: Corruption, Crime and terrorism (Cambridge University Press).

terrorism gives me an opportunity to put people through an emotional experience.

terrorism is expedient in Russia and inexpedient in Germany and England.

Bush apologists, as always, are ready with excuses, like playing the terrorism Card.

terrorism tests aren't anywhere close to 99 percent accurate.

terrorism in ghastly forms is now a part of the German method of fighting the enemy.

terrorism must be driven out and eradicated from the region.

Word Value for terrorism
Scrable

11

Words with friends

12

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