B1
terror vs terrorism vs terrorist
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| terrornoun/ˈter.ər/ | Meaning very strong fear that makes you feel you cannot act | Goes with sheer terror | Example The children screamed in terror when the lights went out. |
| terrorismnoun/ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/ | Meaning the use of violence against ordinary people to frighten them, usually for political reasons | Goes with fight terrorism | Example Many countries are working together to fight terrorism and share information. |
| terroristnoun/ˈter.ər.ɪst/ | Meaning a person who uses violence, especially against ordinary people, to try to force a government or society to change | Goes with suspected terrorist | Example Police arrested a suspected terrorist at the airport. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Security has been raised because of a threat.