terroristic

adjective

ter·​ror·​is·​tic ˌter-ər-ˈi-stik How to pronounce terroristic (audio)
: involving or employing violent acts of terror : marked by terrorism
terroristic threats
accused of conspiring to carry out terroristic acts
resorting to terroristic tactics
terroristic organizations/regimes
He demonstrates how, in applying their openly terroristic concept of warfare, the officer corps, and not just the SS, promoted mentalities and practices that prepared the ground for the mass liquidations.—V. R. Berghahn

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The person or persons involved could face a charge of terroristic threat, according to the release. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026 Christopher Waller, 25, was charged with making terroristic threats stemming from comments posted in a local Facebook group on June 9. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 Lang accused of threatening to kill Karmelo Anthony He's been ordered to leave the state except for court dates after his arrest for making a terroristic threat. — J.d. Miles, CBS News, 23 June 2026 Alite faces multiple counts of extortion, corporate misconduct, loansharking and terroristic threats. — ABC News, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for terroristic

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of terroristic was in 1842

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“Terroristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terroristic. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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