terrorist attack (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def a surprise attack involving the deliberate use of violence against civilians in the hope of attaining political or religious aims
Outgoing links
Hypernym surprise attack, coup de main; terrorism, act of terrorism, terrorist act
Instance Hyponym 9/11, 9-11, September 11, Sept. 11, Sep 11
Incoming links
Hyponym terrorism, act of terrorism, terrorist act; surprise attack, coup de main
Instance Hypernym 9/11, 9-11, September 11, Sept. 11, Sep 11

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