terrorist scare

Frequency: 6.46.8 per million words

a specific incident or threat involving terrorists that causes public alarm

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Examples (10)

  • A recent terrorist scare shut down the international airport for several hours.
  • The city was on high alert after a credible terrorist scare was reported by intelligence agencies.
  • Rumours of a terrorist scare spread quickly through social media, causing public panic.
  • Authorities downplayed the terrorist scare to avoid widespread panic among the population.
  • Despite the ongoing terrorist scare, life in the capital continued with heightened security.
  • Security measures were significantly tightened in response to the latest terrorist scare at public venues.
  • The false terrorist scare caused widespread disruption and significant financial losses.
  • How do you react when there's a terrorist scare in your area, do you stay calm or panic?
  • The government reassured the public after the terrorist scare proved to be unfounded.
  • An anonymous tip led to a major terrorist scare at the national stadium during a big event.