Definition of terrorist attack Terrorist attack
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What does terrorist attack mean?
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| terrorist attack - a surprise attack involving the deliberate use of violence against civilians in the hope of attaining political or religious aims | ||
| coup de main, surprise attack an attack without warning | ||
| act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear | ||
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