Phrase guide

nuclear terrorism

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Terrorism using nuclear weapon(s)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

the use of a nuclear device by a terrorist organization to cause massive devastation or the use (or threat of use) of fissionable radioactive materials

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • assaults on nuclear power plants is one form of nuclear terrorism

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: terrorism, act of terrorism, terrorist act

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