Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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terrorist act | Yes | No | No | No |
terror | Yes | No | No | No |
terrorist act (noun) | terror (noun) |
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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 | the use of extreme fear in order to coerce people (especially for political reasons) |
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety | |
a very troublesome child | |
a person who inspires fear or dread |