What is another word for terrorist organization?

Pronunciation: [tˈɛɹəɹˌɪst ˌɔːɡɐna͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

A terrorist organization is a group that uses violence and intimidation to achieve its objectives. There are many other phrases used for the term "terrorist organization". For example, an extremist group refers to a group that takes extreme positions and engages in violent activities. A radical organization describes a group that holds extreme political and social views. A militant organization refers to a group that advocates and uses violent and aggressive tactics. A subversive group refers to a group that aims to overthrow the existing political system through unlawful means. Ultimately, whatever the phrase might be, a terrorist organization poses a severe threat to society and must be dealt with accordingly by law enforcement agencies.

Synonyms for Terrorist organization:

What are the hypernyms for Terrorist organization?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    militant groups, Extremist groups, Guerrilla forces, Insurgent groups, Militia groups, Paramilitary groups, Violent groups.

Famous quotes with Terrorist organization

  • Let there be no mistake, Hamas is a ruthless terrorist organization.
    Lois Capps
  • None of us condone terrorism in any way, shape, or form, and I believe Hezbollah is a terrorist organization that was, is, and remains a threat to peace in the Mideast, and must be dismantled and disarmed.
    John Conyers
  • And the separatist terrorist organization, PKK, had easy access to Turkey to, inside Turkey.
    Bulent Ecevit
  • My greatest fear is the Iranians acquire a nuclear weapon and give it to a terrorist organization. And there is a real threat of them doing that.
    John McCain
  • We are the most powerful nation on earth. No external power, no terrorist organization, can defeat us. But we can defeat ourselves by getting caught in a quagmire.
    George Soros

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