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   terror

   /ˈtɛrə/

   noun

   • 1. extreme fear: "people fled in terror" Similar extreme feardreadhorrorfear and tremblingfrighttrepidationalarmpanicshockinformal:funk
   • ▪ the use of extreme fear to intimidate people: "weapons of terror"
   • ▪ terrorism: "a terror suspect"
   • ▪ a person or thing that causes extreme fear: "his delivery is the terror of even world-class batsmen" Similar demonfienddevilmonsterhorrornightmare
   • ▪ the period of the French Revolution between mid 1793 and July 1794 when the ruling Jacobin faction, dominated by Robespierre, ruthlessly executed anyone considered a threat to their regime.
   • 2. a person, especially a child, who causes trouble or annoyance. informal Similar rascaldevilimpmonkeywretchscampmischief-makertroublemakerinformal:horrorholy terrorperisherspalpeentykescallyvarminthellionarchaic:scapegracerapscallion

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French terrour, from Latin terror, from terrere ‘frighten’.

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   What does terrorism mean?

   • Terrorism, the calculated use of violence to create a general climate of fear in a population and thereby to bring about a particular political objective. Definitions of terrorism are complex and controversial; because of the inherent ferocity of terrorism, the term in its popular usage has developed an intense stigma.

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   What is official terrorism?

   • Official or state terrorism – "referring to nations whose rule is based upon fear and oppression that reach similar to terrorism or such proportions". It may be referred to as Structural Terrorism defined broadly as terrorist acts carried out by governments in pursuit of political objectives, often as part of their foreign policy.

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   What is state terrorism?

   • State terrorism has been used to refer to terrorist acts committed by governmental agents or forces. This involves the use of state resources employed by a state's foreign policies, such as using its military to directly perform acts of terrorism.

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   Is terrorism a pejorative term?

   • On one point, at least, everyone agrees: terrorism is a pejorative term. It is a word with intrinsically negative connotations that is generally applied to one's enemies and opponents, or to those with whom one disagrees and would otherwise prefer to ignore.

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   How does terrorism rely on fear?

   • Terrorism involves the use or threat of violence and seeks to create fear, not just within the direct victims but among a wide audience. The degree to which it relies on fear distinguishes terrorism from both conventional and guerrilla warfare.

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   What does the task force define terrorism?

   • The Task Force defines terrorism as "a tactic or technique by means of which a violent act or the threat thereof is used for the prime purpose of creating overwhelming fear for coercive purposes". It classified disorders and terrorism into seven categories:

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3. www.britannica.com › topic › terrorismTerrorism | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   2 days ago · Terrorism is the calculated use of violence to create fear and achieve political goals, often targeting civilians or symbols of authority. Learn about the origins, types, and examples of terrorism, as well as the challenges of defining and combating it.

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   5 days ago · The meaning of TERROR is a state of intense or overwhelming fear. How to use terror in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Terror.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › TerrorismTerrorism - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Terrorism, in its broadest sense, is the use of violence against non-combatants to achieve political or ideological aims. [1] The term is used in this regard primarily to refer to intentional violence during peacetime or in the context of war against non-combatants (mostly civilians and neutral military personnel ). [2]

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   2 days ago · In the 20 years since the 9/11 attacks, “homegrown” jihadists inspired by Al Qaeda and the so-called Islamic State (IS) have killed 107 people inside the United States. American authorities have charged 480 people residing inside the U.S. with jihadist terrorism or related crimes since 2001.

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   5 days ago · Modern right-wing terrorism largely emerged in Western Europe in the 1970s, and after the Revolutions of 1989 and the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, it emerged in Eastern Europe and Russia. Right-wing terrorists aim to overthrow governments and replace them with right-wing regimes.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › scareyScarey - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   5 days ago · Definitions of scarey. adjective. provoking fear or terror. synonyms: chilling, scary, shivery, shuddery. alarming. frightening because of an awareness of danger.

10. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ku_Klux_KlanKu Klux Klan - Wikipedia

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    2 days ago · The Ku Klux Klan (/ ˌ k uː k l ʌ k s ˈ k l æ n, ˌ k j uː-/), commonly shortened to the KKK or the Klan, is the name of several historical and current American white supremacist, far-right terrorist organizations and hate groups.