terrorism

Definition

  • noun: the use of violent acts to frighten the people in an area as a way of trying to achieve a political goal
  • noun: the systematic use of 'terror' especially as a means of coercion

Examples

  • They have been arrested for acts of 'terrorism'.

  • the fight/struggle/war against 'terrorism'

  • international 'terrorism'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Okay, you know what? We're going to find your mom. Where is she? MONTHS LATER NAIROBI, AFRICA Are you a terrorist, general? They did not tell me the interview was with a lady. I'm not a lady, I'm a journalist. What I am, (..)
    2016 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
  • (..) I work for Bruce Wayne! I work for Bruce Wayne! There'll be arraign on charges of vandalism, resisting arrest FALSE GOD - and a felony charge of making terrorist threats that carries up to years in prison. Poor son of a bitch. - Jenny. - Mm? (..)
    2016 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
  • (..) - Tyler. You're the worst thing that ever happened to me. Hello. I need you to arrest me. I am the leader of a terrorist organization responsible for numerous acts of vandalism and assault all over this city. In the metropolitan area, we had probably members. Chapters have sprung up (..)
    1999 Fight Club