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terrorist
Relating to terrorism or using the methods of terrorism. Describes actions that pursue political goals through systematic violence and intimidation.
Die Regierung verurteilte den terroristischen Anschlag aufs Schärfste.
The government condemned the terrorist attack in the strongest possible terms.
The adjective 'terroristisch' (terrorist) is derived directly from the noun 'der Terrorismus' (terrorism). The ending '-istisch' is often used to form adjectives that relate to an ideology or movement.
Die Organisation wurde als terroristische Vereinigung eingestuft.
The organization was classified as a terrorist group.
This word is used almost exclusively in serious and specific contexts. The most common combinations are 'terroristischer Anschlag' (terrorist attack), 'terroristischer Akt' (terrorist act), and 'terroristische Vereinigung' (terrorist organization).
Die Polizei untersucht, ob die Tat einen terroristischen Hintergrund hat.
The police are investigating whether the act has a terrorist background.
'Terroristisch' (terrorist) is a very formal word that appears mainly in the news, in politics, and in legal contexts. It is not a word for everyday conversations.
In den Nachrichten wurde über die Abwehr einer terroristischen Gefahr berichtet.
The news reported on the prevention of a terrorist threat.
militant
Terroristisch describes political violence intended to achieve goals through systematic intimidation. Militant describes a combative and aggressive attitude that does not necessarily involve weapons or terrorist methods. Use terroristisch for deliberate intimidation through violence, and militant for a strong readiness to fight without such methods.
Die Gruppe handelt terroristisch, indem sie mit Anschlägen die Bevölkerung einschüchtert.
The group acts in a terrorist manner by using attacks to intimidate the population.
Die Gruppe tritt militant auf und setzt ihre Forderungen mit aggressiven Protesten durch.
The group takes a militant stance and pursues its demands through aggressive protests.
