terrorisation

A noun referring to the act of instilling fear or intimidation, often associated with acts of terrorism.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, durch Terror oder Einschüchterung Angst zu verbreiten oder jemanden zu terrorisieren; oft im Zusammenhang mit terroristischen Akten.

1. Act of inspiring fear C1 formal

   The act of deliberately causing someone to feel extreme fear or dread.

   • The regime's terrorisation of its citizens led to widespread unrest.
   • Bullying often involves the terrorisation of vulnerable individuals.
   • The film depicted the terrorisation of a small town by a mysterious figure.

   🇩🇪Terrorisierung

   Synonyme: bullyingfrighteningintimidationmenacing

   Antonyme: comfortconsolationreassurancesolace

2. Act of terrorism C1 formal

   The use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.

   • The government condemned the terrorisation of innocent people.
   • International law prohibits the terrorisation of civilian populations.
   • The attack was an act of terrorisation designed to destabilize the region.

   🇩🇪Terrorisierung

   Synonyme: terrorterrorismterrorization