terrorist
gb/tˈɛɹɚɪst/ us/tˈɛɹɚɪst/
B2
Inglês
~ 5900
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B2
entity
1
person who uses violence for politics
A person who uses violence and fear against people to reach political or religious goals, usually breaking the law.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is/was [a/this] terrorist
Erro comum:
Learners often confuse "terrorist" (a person) with "terrorism" (the activity) and "terror" (a strong fear). For example, "He is a terrorism" is incorrect; it should be "He is a terrorist" or "He supports terrorism."
Sinónimos
extremist (Stresses having very strong political or religious views; does not always mean using violence, while a terrorist normally does.)
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militant (Suggests readiness to use force; can refer to fighters in a conflict even if they are not targeting civilians to cause fear.)
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insurgent (Focuses on fighting against a government or authority; may or may not use terrorist tactics.)
Antónimos
civilian (A person who is not part of the military or an armed group and is not involved in violent acts.)
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peacekeeper (Someone whose role is to prevent or reduce violence, the opposite of someone who creates fear through attacks.)
Colocações
suicide terrorist
|suspected terrorist
|known terrorist
|capture terrorists
|recruit terrorists
|fight terrorists
Temas
politics
|security
|crime
|conflict
|law
Exemplos
- The authorities arrested a terrorist who was planning to bomb the train station.
- The group claimed responsibility, calling the attacker a hero, but most people saw him as a terrorist.
- Governments share information to track terrorists who move across borders.
- She lost her brother in a terrorist bombing at the market.
- The new law allows the army to act quickly against suspected terrorists.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The police caught a terrorist at the airport.
- Many people died in a bus attack by a terrorist.
- The country works with other countries to stop terrorists.
- A terrorist used a bomb in the city.
- They are afraid terrorists will attack again.
adjective
B2
property
2
relating to terrorism or terrorists
About terrorism or terrorists; done by terrorists or used for terrorism.
Padrão de uso:
terrorist [noun]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say "terrorism attack" instead of the correct phrase "terrorist attack." Use "terrorist" before a noun (terrorist attack, terrorist group) and "terrorism" as the general idea or activity (fight terrorism, against terrorism).
Sinónimos
extremist (Describes actions or groups with very strong political or religious views; not all extremist acts are terrorist acts.)
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militant (Describes aggressive or armed political activity; may or may not involve targeting civilians to cause fear.)
Antónimos
peaceful (Describes actions or groups that avoid violence, the opposite of violent terrorist actions.)
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law-abiding (Refers to people or groups that follow the law, contrasting with illegal terrorist activities.)
Colocações
terrorist attack
|terrorist organization
|terrorist group
|terrorist cell
|terrorist network
|terrorist threat
Temas
politics
|security
|crime
|law
Exemplos
- The city increased security after a series of terrorist attacks on public transport.
- Several countries agreed to share data on terrorist organizations.
- The government warned of a possible terrorist threat during the holiday season.
- Police discovered a terrorist cell operating quietly in the suburbs.
- She researches how online platforms are used for terrorist propaganda.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- There was a terrorist attack in the capital last year.
- The police are watching a terrorist group in that area.
- The news talked about a terrorist threat to the airport.
- He writes reports about terrorist organizations for the government.
- Soldiers stopped a terrorist plan before it started.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
terrorist
IPA
GB/tˈɛɹɚɪst/
US/tˈɛɹɚɪst/
Sílabas e acento
ter - ror - ist (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (ter)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: terrorist
- Plural: terrorists
Família de palavras
Expressões
domestic terrorist
1/dəmˈɛstɪk tˈɛɹɚɪst/
fixed phrase
terrorist acting inside own country
A terrorist who carries out attacks inside his or her own country, not abroad.
Exemplos
- The bombing was the work of a domestic terrorist, not a foreign group.
- New laws aim to address the threat from domestic terrorists.
foreign terrorist
1/fˈɔɹən tˈɛɹɚɪst/
fixed phrase
terrorist from or tied to another country
A terrorist who comes from another country, or is strongly linked to a group in another country.
Exemplos
- The government increased checks at the border to stop foreign terrorists.
- Officials warned that foreign terrorists might try to enter using false passports.
lone-wolf terrorist
1/lˈoʊn wˈʊlf tˈɛɹɚɪst/
fixed phrase
terrorist who acts alone
A terrorist who plans and does an attack alone and not as part of a group giving orders.
Exemplos
- The attack was carried out by a lone-wolf terrorist inspired by online propaganda.
- Lone-wolf terrorists are difficult to detect because they do not talk with big groups.
suspected terrorist
1/səspˈɛktɪd tˈɛɹɚɪst/
fixed phrase
person believed to be a terrorist
A person who the police or government think may be a terrorist, but it is not proven yet.
Exemplos
- Three suspected terrorists were arrested during the raid.
- The media are not allowed to name suspected terrorists before trial.
terrorist attack
1/tˈɛɹɚɪst ətˈæk/
fixed phrase
violent act carried out by terrorists
An attack that terrorists carry out to kill, hurt, or scare people for political or religious reasons.
Exemplos
- The airport was closed after a terrorist attack near the main terminal.
- Many countries have changed their laws because of recent terrorist attacks.
terrorist cell
1/tˈɛɹɚɪst sˈɛl/
fixed phrase
technical
small secret unit of terrorists
A small, secret group of terrorists that is part of a larger network.
Exemplos
- Police uncovered a terrorist cell that had been active for years.
- Each terrorist cell works alone so that the whole network is harder to stop.
terrorist group
1/tˈɛɹɚɪst ɡɹˈup/
fixed phrase
group of people who are terrorists
A number of terrorists who work together.
Exemplos
- The terrorist group claimed responsibility for the bombing.
- Several members of the terrorist group were arrested at the border.
terrorist network
1/tˈɛɹɚɪst nˈɛtwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
linked system of terrorist groups
Many terrorist groups or cells that are connected and help each other.
Exemplos
- Authorities are trying to break up an international terrorist network.
- The attack was planned by a terrorist network with members in several countries.
terrorist organization
1/tˈɛɹɚɪst ˌɔɹɡənəzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
organized group that commits terrorism
A group of people that plans and carries out terrorist attacks.
Exemplos
- The group was officially named a terrorist organization by the United Nations.
- Funding a terrorist organization is a serious crime in most countries.