Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person who uses violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, to achieve political aims.
Terrorist
/ˈterərəst/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
The police caught the terrorist.He got arrested for plotting a terrorist attack.
Etymology:
"Terrorist" originated from the French term "terroriste" in the late 18th century during the French Revolution. The word is derived from the Latin "terrere," meaning "to frighten or scare intensely."
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