Vocab Bloom Hub

state-sponsored terrorism

/steɪt ˈspɒnsəd ˈterərɪzəm/

1 entry

phrase

/steɪt ˈspɒnsəd ˈterərɪzəm/C1formalpolitical
  • ruТермин, используемый для описания актов насилия или запугивания, совершаемых правительством или его агентствами против гражданских лиц, часто в зарубежных странах, для достижения политических или стратегических целей.

A term used to describe acts of violence or intimidation carried out by a government or its agencies against civilians, often in foreign countries, to achieve political or strategic goals.

  1. Government-backed violenceC1formal

    Violent acts or intimidation carried out by a government against its own citizens or other nations, often to suppress dissent or achieve political goals.

    ruГосударственный терроризм

    • The regime was accused of state-sponsored terrorism against its political opponents.
    • International law condemns state-sponsored terrorism as a violation of human rights.
    • The report documented cases of state-sponsored terrorism in the region.