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terrorism
/ˈtɛrərɪzəm/
Definition
1
The unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.
2
A state of intense fear or anxiety, often used metaphorically to describe a particularly chaotic or stress-inducing situation.
Examples
Trying to assemble a piece of IKEA furniture without the manual is a special kind of domestic terrorism that tests the strongest of marriages.
The toddler’s decision to scream at full volume in the quiet library was an act of acoustic terrorism that effectively cleared the entire history section.
My cat engages in daily economic terrorism by systematically pushing expensive glassware off the coffee table while maintaining direct eye contact.