English noun: terrorist attack | |||
| 1. | terrorist attack (act) a surprise attack involving the deliberate use of violence against civilians in the hope of attaining political or religious aims | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | act of terrorism, coup de main, surprise attack, terrorism, terrorist act | ||
| Instance hyponym | 9-11, 9/11, Sep 11, Sept. 11, September 11 | ||