ter·ror·ist
/ˈterərəst/
noun
- 1. a person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims: "four commercial aircraft were hijacked by terrorists"
adjective
- 1. unlawfully using violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims: "a terrorist organization"
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Definition of terrorist (Entry 1 of 2) : an advocate or practitioner of terrorism as a means of coercion Opposition still runs high to the idea of releasing or bringing into U.S. prisons dozens of men widely considered dangerous terrorists even if many are not.
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noun a person, usually a member of a group, who uses or advocates terrorism. a person who terrorizes or frightens others. (formerly) a member of a political group in Russia aiming at the demoralization of the government by terror.
Terrorism, the calculated use of violence to create a general climate of fear in a population and thereby to bring about a particular political objective.
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The FBI Most Wanted Terrorists is a list created and first released on October 10, 2001, with the authority of United States President Bush, following the September 11 attacks on the United States. Initially, the list contained 22 of the top suspected terrorists chosen by the FBI , all of whom had earlier been indicted for acts of terrorism ...
In a lawful society, in which our laws were administered fairly to all, the armed terrorists who shook the nation, attempted an insurrection, and forcibly occupied our Capitol would be thrown in ...
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