テロ — meaning in English

English meaning

• terrorism noun The system of fear and intimidation put into place during the Reign of Terror in Revolutionary France around 1793-94.
• terrorist noun A person who uses violence and fear against civilians to pursue political or ideological goals.

Senses

テロ is used for these senses in English:

• terrorism (historical) The system of fear and intimidation put into place during the Reign of Terror in Revolutionary France around 1793-94.
• terrorist A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals.

terrorism — full definition

1. noun The system of fear and intimidation put into place during the Reign of Terror in Revolutionary France around 1793-94.
2. noun The use of unlawful violence against people or property to achieve political objectives.
3. noun The use of intimidation or bullying tactics.
4. noun Deliberate misspelling of tourism.

terrorist — full definition

1. noun A person who uses violence and fear against civilians to pursue political or ideological goals.
2. adj Relating to terrorism or the people who carry it out.

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