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terrorist attackA violent act intended to create fear and panic among civilians, typically carried out for political or ideological purposes

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A violent act intended to create fear and panic among civilians, typically carried out for political or ideological purposes

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈterərɪst əˈtæk/

Example Sentences

  • The superhero's biggest fear wasn't flying, but a terrorist attack during his morning coffee break.
  • International cooperation is essential in preventing terrorist attacks.
  • The airport security guard was so thorough, he treated my sandwich like a potential terrorist attack.

terrorist attack

NOUN

[/ˈterərɪst əˈtæk/]

A violent act intended to create fear and panic among civilians, typically carried out for political or ideological purposes

News crews swarm the plaza after a terrorist attack shattered the morning calm.
💡 Concept

News crews swarm the plaza after a terrorist attack shattered the morning calm.

Stand back to back, defend from attack!
🎵 Rhyme

Stand back to back, defend from attack!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈterərɪst əˈtæk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈterərɪst əˈtæk/

🌳Etymology

Rootterror
Suffix--ist

🎵Rhyme

attackbacktracklack
attack
back
track
lack

🔗Collocations

prevent terrorist attacks
suicide terrorist attack
terrorist attack victims
coordinate terrorist attacks
devastating terrorist attack
terrorist attack warning

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The superhero's biggest fear wasn't flying, but a terrorist attack during his morning coffee break.

International cooperation is essential in preventing terrorist attacks.

😄 Fun example

The airport security guard was so thorough, he treated my sandwich like a potential terrorist attack.

The memorial was built to honor the victims of the terrorist attack.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

terror strikeextremist assaultterror incidentmilitant attack

Antonyms

peaceful protestdiplomatic solutionhumanitarian aid

Related

terrorismextremismsecuritycounter-terrorismviolenceradicalization

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