counterterrorism
noun
coun·ter·ter·ror·ism ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈter-ər-ˌi-zəm 
variants or counter-terrorism
: measures designed to combat or prevent terrorism
—often used before another noun
an expert in counterterrorism
a local counterterrorism council
new counter-terrorism policies/measures
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Since the Iran war started, officials say, some counterterrorism specialists who had been reassigned to immigration have returned to their old roles, creating a whiplash that can disrupt investigations and analysis. —
Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 21 Apr. 2026 The memoir provides a behind-the-scene perspective on the counterterrorism expert’s career, which was shaped by decades of experience at the highest levels of security and governance. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026 When asked last month about the resignation of top counterterrorism official, Joe Kent, over opposition to the Iran war, Vance said those who serve the administration should support the president's decisions or resign. —Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026 The Metropolitan Police force says counterterrorism officers are investigating fires at synagogues and other sites linked to the Jewish community, as well as an attack on a Persian-language media company. —Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for counterterrorism
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Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 21 Apr. 2026 The memoir provides a behind-the-scene perspective on the counterterrorism expert’s career, which was shaped by decades of experience at the highest levels of security and governance. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026 When asked last month about the resignation of top counterterrorism official, Joe Kent, over opposition to the Iran war, Vance said those who serve the administration should support the president's decisions or resign. —Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026 The Metropolitan Police force says counterterrorism officers are investigating fires at synagogues and other sites linked to the Jewish community, as well as an attack on a Persian-language media company. —Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for counterterrorism
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