terrorism
gb/tˈɛɹɚˌɪzəm/ us/tˈɛɹɚˌɪzəm/
B2
Englisch
~ 4300
terrorizmus
NOMEN
B2
1
terrorizmus
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone] commits terrorism
The government introduced new laws to combat terrorism.
A kormány új törvényeket vezetett be a terrorizmus elleni küzdelem érdekében.
Terrorism has become a major concern for international security.
A terrorizmus a nemzetközi biztonság egyik fő problémájává vált.
The attack was condemned worldwide as an act of terrorism.
Efforts to prevent terrorism require cooperation between nations.
He was arrested on charges related to terrorism.
Beispiele für Lernende
The police work to stop terrorism.
A rendőrség a terrorizmus megállításán dolgozik.
Terrorism can make people feel unsafe.
A terrorizmus miatt az emberek nem érezhetik magukat biztonságban.
Many countries fight against terrorism.
Terrorism is a big problem in the world.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'terrorism' with 'terror', but 'terror' means extreme fear, while 'terrorism' is the act of using fear and violence for a goal.
Bedeutung
Violence for political purposes
Wortverbindungen
combat terrorism
|domestic terrorism
|international terrorism
|state-sponsored terrorism
|terrorism threat
Synonyme
extremism (Focuses more on extreme beliefs or ideologies; may or may not involve violence.)
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political violence (A broader term that includes terrorism but also other forms of politically motivated violence.)
Antonyme
peacekeeping (Refers to actions intended to maintain peace and prevent conflict, the opposite aim of terrorism.)
Themen
politics
|security
|crime
|law
Definition
Using violence or fear to make people or governments do something for political or religious reasons.
The unlawful use of violence or threats, especially against civilians, to achieve political, religious, or ideological objectives.
Grammatik
Grundform
terrorism
IPA
GB/tˈɛɹɚˌɪzəm/
US/tˈɛɹɚˌɪzəm/
Silben & Betonung
ter - ror - ism (3 Silben)
Stress on 1st syllable (ter)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: terrorism
- Plural: terrorism
Wortfamilie
Related words
Advanced or less common
counterterrorism
noun C1
Ausdrücke
act of terrorism
1/ˈækt əv tˈɛɹɚˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
Specific terrorist event
A single event where someone uses violence or fear for political or religious reasons.
Beispiele
- The bombing was described as an act of terrorism.
- An act of terrorism can have long-lasting effects on a community.
combat terrorism
1/kˈɑmbæt tˈɛɹɚˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
Take action to stop terrorism
To try to stop or fight against terrorism.
Beispiele
- Governments work together to combat terrorism.
- New laws were passed to combat terrorism more effectively.
domestic terrorism
1/dəmˈɛstɪk tˈɛɹɚˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
Terrorism within one country
Terrorism done by people from the same country, not foreigners.
Beispiele
- The attack was classified as domestic terrorism.
- Domestic terrorism can be just as dangerous as foreign threats.
international terrorism
1/ˌɪntɚnˈæʃənəl tˈɛɹɚˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
Terrorism across borders
Terrorism that involves people or groups from different countries.
Beispiele
- International terrorism requires global cooperation to stop.
- The group was linked to international terrorism networks.
war on terrorism
1/wˈɔɹ ˈɔn tˈɛɹɚˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
Global campaign against terrorism
The effort by countries to stop terrorism around the world, especially after 2001.
Beispiele
- The war on terrorism has led to increased security measures at airports.
- Many nations joined the war on terrorism after the attacks.