coun·ter·ter·ror (koun t r-t r r)adj. Intended to prevent or counteract terrorism: counterterror measures; counterterror weapons. n. Action or strategy intended to counteract or suppress terrorism. coun ter·terror·ism n.coun ter·terror·ist adj. & n. |
counterterrorism [ˌkaʊntəˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm]
n
an act or acts of terrorism committed in revenge or retaliation for a previous terrorist act
counterterrorist adj
Operations that include the offensive measures taken to prevent, deter, preempt, and respond to terrorism. Also called CT. See also antiterrorism; combating terrorism; terrorism.
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| Noun | 1. | counterterrorism - a strategy intended to prevent or counter terrorism 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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