counterterrorism

[ koun-ter-ter-uh-riz-uhm ]

noun

1. terrorism in reaction to or retaliation for some previous act of terrorism.

counterterrorism

/ ˌkaʊntəˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm /

noun

1. activities that are intended to prevent terrorist acts or to eradicate terrorist groups

Derived Forms

• ˌcounterˈterrorist, adjective

Other Words From

• counter·terror·ist noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of counterterrorism¹

First recorded in 1965–70; counter- + terrorism

Example Sentences

The officer, a constable aged in his thirties, was arrested on Tuesday in Gloucestershire by counterterrorism police, who said the suspected support "relates to activity online".

From BBC

And to be sure, there are counterterrorism analysts who are concerned about a violent reaction by the far left to another Trump presidency.

From Los Angeles Times

The IDF said it carried out a counterterrorism operation in Qabatiya, during which four militants were killed in an "exchange of fire" and three others were killed after a drone strike on a car.

From BBC

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said in a statement published on Tuesday that "it is especially troubling that so many people are being detained, accused or charged with incitement to hatred under counterterrorism legislation".

From BBC

Former homeland security and counterterrorism advisor Olivia Troye said that during her time in the Trump administration, she grew disturbed by a glaring lack of interest in questions about legality and consequences.

From Salon