Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with terrorism in American Collocation
terrorism
noun
uncountable
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˈterəˌrɪzəm/
between different countries
cross-border
global
international
transnational
The threat posed by the former Soviet Union has been replaced by ethnic conflict and global terrorism.
within a country
domestic
home-grown
The war abroad fuelled home-grown terrorism in Britain.
against all and any people
indiscriminate
mass
The atrocities of indiscriminate terrorism must not be tolerated.
fight against terrorism
combat
confront
counter
curb
deter
fight
oppose
prevent
tackle
We do not believe this war is the most effective means of combating international terrorism.
stop terrorism
defeat
eliminate
eradicate
Eradicating terrorism is a much more daunting task than most people realize.
speak publicly against terrorism
abhor
condemn
denounce
renounce
The Panamanian government repeatedly condemned terrorism.
support or encourage terrorism
abet
condone
finance
foment
glorify
incite
promote
sponsor
Freedom of speech never should be an excuse for inciting terrorism and fostering hatred.
commit acts of terrorism
perpetrate
We are not in any way associated with the evil people who perpetrate terrorism.
battle
campaign
fight
stand
struggle
war
It is not quite clear how ID cards will help in the fight against terrorism.