terrorism
gb/tˈɛɹɚˌɪzəm/ us/tˈɛɹɚˌɪzəm/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 4300
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B2
action
1
Violence for political purposes
Using violence or fear to make people or governments do something for political or religious reasons.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] commits terrorism
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'terrorism' with 'terror', but 'terror' means extreme fear, while 'terrorism' is the act of using fear and violence for a goal.
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
peacekeeping (Refers to actions intended to maintain peace and prevent conflict, the opposite aim of terrorism.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
combat terrorism
|domestic terrorism
|international terrorism
|state-sponsored terrorism
|terrorism threat
Θέματα
politics
|security
|crime
|law
Παραδείγματα
- The government introduced new laws to combat terrorism.
- Terrorism has become a major concern for international security.
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The police work to stop terrorism.
- Terrorism can make people feel unsafe.
- Many countries fight against terrorism.
- Terrorism is a big problem in the world.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
terrorism
IPA
GB/tˈɛɹɚˌɪzəm/
US/tˈɛɹɚˌɪzəm/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
ter - ror - ism (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (ter)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: terrorism
- Plural: terrorism
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Related words
Advanced or less common
counterterrorism
noun C1
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- The war on terrorism has led to increased security measures at airports.
- Many nations joined the war on terrorism after the attacks.