Terorismo (en. Terrorism)

/te.roˈɾis.mo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of violence and fear aimed at influencing the government.
Terrorism instills fear in citizens.
Ang terorismo ay nagdudulot ng takot sa mga mamamayan.
A system of violence to achieve political or ideological goals.
Many countries are combating terrorism.
Maraming bansa ang nakikipaglaban sa terorismo.
The use of violence or threats of violence to gain public attention.
Terrorism is often used to create fear in society.
Ang terorismo ay kadalasang ginagamit upang makabuo ng takot sa lipunan.

Etymology

From the English word 'terrorism', derived from the French word 'terrorisme'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

combat terrorism
Measures taken to combat terrorist activities.
labanan ang terorismo

Related Words

terrorist
A person involved in terrorism who commits violence or instills fear.
terorista

Slang Meanings

disturbance
Those terrorists only know how to create disturbances.
Yung mga terorista, puro panggugulo lang ang alam.
intimidating
Their group is really intimidating, you don't know what to expect.
Naka-teror talaga ang grupo nila, hindi mo alam kung anong gagawin.
scary experience
I don't want to go on that vacation, it's a pure scary experience at that place!
Ayaw ko na sa vacation na yan, puro terror trip sa lugar na yun!