Terrorisation

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of terrorization. alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable

    "If her manner of opposing the debate was deemed objectionable (she scoffed a little, saying that the lack of female parity in society was more of an issue), there were ways for people to disagree without resorting to lurid terrorisations."

  2. 2
    an act of terrorism wordnet
  3. 3
    the act of inspiring with fear wordnet

Synonyms

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frighteningterrorizationterrorization

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"If her manner of opposing the debate was deemed objectionable (she scoffed a little, saying that the lack of female parity in society was more of an issue), there were ways for people to disagree without resorting to lurid terrorisations."

Etymology

From terrorise + -ation.

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