Definition of "terrorist act" [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 (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

Words like "terrorist act"

biological terrorism bioterrorism cyber-terrorism cyberwar

domestic terrorism eco-warfare ecological terrorism ecological warfare

international terrorism narcoterrorism nuclear terrorism red hand defenders

rhd state-sponsored terrorism terror terrorist attack