ter·ror·ism 
/ˈterɚˌɪzəm/ noun
/ˈterɚˌɪzəm/ noun [noncount] : the use of violent acts to frighten the people in an area as a way of trying to achieve a political goal
▪ They have been arrested for acts of terrorism. ▪ international terrorism ▪ the fight/struggle/war against terrorism ▪ state terrorism [=terrorism by a government] — see also counterterrorism
▪ They have been arrested for acts of terrorism. ▪ international terrorism ▪ the fight/struggle/war against terrorism ▪ state terrorism [=terrorism by a government] — see also counterterrorism
