Hypernym

rzeczownik

the use of extreme fear in order to coerce people (especially for political reasons)

Instance_Hypernym

Red Hand Defenders 1

rzeczownik

a paramilitary group of Protestants in Northern Ireland that tries to prevent any political settlement with the Irish Republic; attacks interests of Catholic civilians in Northern Ireland; responsible for arson and bombing and murder

terrorism 1

rzeczownikdomena: aktywność

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

Angielski

Definicja

the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear

Synonimy

act of terrorism 1
the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
terrorist act 1
the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear

Derivationally related form

terrorist 1

rzeczownik

a radical who employs terror as a political weapon; usually organizes with other terrorists in small cells; often uses religion as a cover for terrorist activities

Instance_Hyponym

Red Hand Defenders 1

rzeczownik

Member_of_this_domain_-_TOPIC

bioterrorism 1

rzeczownik

terrorism using the weapons of biological warfare

chemical terrorism 1

rzeczownik

terrorism using the chemical agents of chemical warfare; can undermine the personal security of citizens

cyber-terrorism 1

rzeczownik