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terrorisation

/ˌter.ə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˌter.ə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по вселению страха или запугиванию, часто связанное с актами терроризма.esSustantivo que designa la acción de aterrorizar o infundir miedo mediante actos de violencia o intimidación, a menudo vinculada al terrorismo. También puede referirse al estado o práctica de someter a alguien por el terror.frNom désignant l'action de terroriser, c'est-à-dire d'inspirer une peur intense ou de soumettre par l'intimidation, souvent associée à des actes de terrorisme.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, durch Terror oder Einschüchterung Angst zu verbreiten oder jemanden zu terrorisieren; oft im Zusammenhang mit terroristischen Akten.ptAto de aterrorizar, de instilar medo intenso ou pavor em alguém, muitas vezes por meio de violência ou ameaças; também pode designar o ato ou efeito de submeter uma pessoa ou grupo a terror, com fins de intimidação ou coerção.zh指通过制造恐惧或威胁来恐吓、胁迫他人的行为,常与恐怖主义活动相关。arاسم يدل على فعل إرهاب الآخرين أو تخويفهم، وغالباً ما يرتبط بأعمال العنف والإرهاب.

  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.

    ruЗапугиваниеesaterrorizaciónfrterrorisationdeTerrorisierungptAterrorizaçãozh恐吓arتخويف

    Synonyms: bullyingfrighteningintimidationmenacing

    Antonyms: 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.

    ruТерроризированиеesterrorismofrActe de terrorismedeTerrorisierungptTerrorismozh恐怖主义行为arالإرهاب

    Synonyms: terrorterrorismterrorization