Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 0+ users

terrorism

/ˈtɛɹəɹɪzəm/
Meanings

  • The use of violence or threat of violence, typically against civilians, in the pursuit of political, religious, or ideological objectives.

    - "The terrorist attack on the World Trade Center caused widespread devastation."
    - "The government refused to negotiate with the terrorists, fearing it would only lead to more demands."
    - "The terrorist group claimed responsibility for the bombing."
    - "Terrorism is designed to create fear and panic in the population."
    - "The city was put on high alert due to the threat of terrorism."
    - "The terrorist cell was dismantled by the police."
    - "Terrorism is a global problem that requires a coordinated international response."
  • noun

    Extreme or excessive fear.

    - "She suffered from terrorism after seeing the horror movie."
    - "The child was terrified of the dark."
    - "The dog was terrified of loud noises."
    - "The survivor of the terrorist attack still suffers from terrorism."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈtɛɹəɹɪzəm/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=54853031"
Rhymes
Words rhyming with terrorism
terrarium , serenity , terrain , terrifying , terrainery , terrainment
Variants
List of all variants of terrorism that leads to same result
terrorism , terrorisms , anti-terrorism , antiterrorism , narco-terrorism , narco-terrorisms , narco-terrorist , narco-terrorists , state terrorism , counter-terrorism , counterterrorism
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

terrorisms, terrorized, terrorizing, terroristically

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin terrere, to frighten.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. Terrorism has been used as a tactic since ancient times, with the first recorded instance dating back to 250 BC.

  2. The term 'terrorism' was first used in the modern context by French revolutionary Maximilien Robespierre in 1794.

  3. The most deadly terrorist attack in history was the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, which killed nearly 3,000 people.

  4. The word 'terrorism' is derived from the Latin word 'terrere', which means 'to frighten'.

  5. The most common targets of terrorism are civilians and symbolic targets, such as government buildings and monuments.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Terrorist organization: A group that uses terrorism as a means to achieve its goals.

  2. State-sponsored terrorism: Terrorism that is supported, funded, and carried out by a state or government.

  3. Cyber terrorism: Terrorism that uses the internet or other forms of computer technology to disrupt, damage, or destroy critical infrastructure or information.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Terrorism has been a subject of literature, art, and music for centuries. It has been portrayed in various ways, from glorifying the terrorists as heroes to condemning their actions. The use of terrorism as a political tool has been explored in novels, movies, and documentaries. The cultural significance of terrorism lies in its ability to evoke fear and panic, and to challenge the established order.

How to Memorize "terrorism"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a bomb exploding in a crowded marketplace.
    - Visualize a masked terrorist holding a gun.
    - Picture a city under siege by terrorists.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'terrorism' with 'fear'.
    - Link it to 'violence' or 'bombings'.
    - Connect it to 'political objectives'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Think of the word 'terror' followed by 'ism'.
    - Remember that it starts with the letter 'T' and has the letter 'o' in it.
    - Visualize the word as 'terror-ism'.

Memorize "terrorism" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize terrorism is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.

Install Now