Terrorism - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Terrorism :  (noun)

1: the calculated use of violence (or threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimindation or coercion or instilling fear [syn: act of terrorism, terrorist act]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Terrorism : \Ter"ror*ism\, n. [Cf. F. terrorisme.] The act of terrorizing, or state of being terrorized; a mode of government by terror or intimidation. --Jefferson.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Terrorism

visnupr: @sajeedacl offcourse Terrorism is not islam , i share your view, but islamic fundamentalism give fuel to Terrorism...
DyingOfCancer: RT @uruknet: Rt @Imane4Pali cutting electricity in Gaza in the middle of the night... #Terrorism #GFM
PatienceJane: Been a long day tweeps. More study and writing on #Terrorism tomorrow. Much love to all. #tcot #tlot #gop #teaparty
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