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terrorism in Malay

pengganasan

/ˈtɛɹəɹɪzəm/

terrorism in Malay: pengganasan, terorisme. In English, terrorism means the system of fear and intimidation put into place during the Reign of Terror in Revolutionary France around 1793-94.

Malay words for terrorism

use of terror as a means of coercion
pengganasan, terorisme

English meaning of terrorism

  1. noun The system of fear and intimidation put into place during the Reign of Terror in Revolutionary France around 1793-94.
  2. noun The use of unlawful violence against people or property to achieve political objectives.
  3. noun The use of intimidation or bullying tactics.

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Questions about terrorism in Malay

What is the meaning of terrorism in Malay?
Terrorism in Malay is pengganasan, terorisme.
Apakah maksud terrorism dalam bahasa Melayu?
Terrorism: pengganasan, terorisme.
What does terrorism mean in English?
Terrorism means the system of fear and intimidation put into place during the Reign of Terror in Revolutionary France around 1793-94.

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