English · Word Candidate

terrorism

/ˈtɛɹəɹɪzəm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: terrorisms

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The system of fear and intimidation put into place during the Reign of Terror in Revolutionary France around 1793-94.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hệ thống sợ hãi và đe dọa được thiết lập trong Reign of Terror ở Pháp Cách mạng vào khoảng 1793-94

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Noun

Examples

In England I was proscribed for having vindicated the French Revolution, and I have suffered a rigorous imprisonment in France for having pursued a similar mode of conduct. During the reign of terrorism, I was a close prisoner for eight long months, and remained so above three months after the era o

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The use of unlawful violence against people or property to achieve political objectives.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sử dụng bạo lực bất hợp pháp chống lại người hoặc tài sản để đạt được mục tiêu chính trị

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Noun

Examples

The threat of terrorism to the British lies in the overreaction to it of British governments. Each one in turn clicks up the ratchet of surveillance, intrusion and security. Each one diminishes liberty. David Cameron insists that his latest communications data bill is "vital to counter terrorism". Y

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “terrorism” mean?

The system of fear and intimidation put into place during the Reign of Terror in Revolutionary France around 1793-94.

Is “terrorism” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.