antiterrorist
Against violent extremism
Antiterrorist describes measures, policies, or forces designed to prevent or combat terrorism.
Antiterrorist legislation expands surveillance powers; antiterrorist units are specially trained to respond to attacks or hostage situations.
The word functions as both adjective and noun: an antiterrorist, antiterrorist operations.
Inspection station on route
- barricadeObstacle blocking a path
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
bollard · screening · metal detector · X-ray · scanner · access control · security gate · blast wall
Official enactment of statutes
- strategyPlanned approach to goals
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
- international lawRules governing relations between countries
sanctions · protocols · oversight · regulations · compliance · governance · treaties · intelligence sharing
Sudden armed incursion
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- incursionHostile territorial penetration
- counterstrikeRetaliatory military action
- interdictionAuthoritative prohibition or blockade
neutralization · takedown · assault · rescue · extraction · intervention · engagement · response
Active mental awareness
- watchfulnessCareful, sustained attention
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
- preparednessState of being equipped
- cautionCareful attention to risk
scrutiny · observation · monitoring · reporting · suspicious activity · threat assessment · early warning · intelligence
One who acts independently
- operativeCovert field agent
- specialistExpert in one field
- analystOne who examines systematically
- officerAuthority figure in uniform
commando · negotiator · investigator · handler · informant · undercover · tactical team · bomb squad
Systematic observation of subjects
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
- cybersecurityProtection of digital systems
- encryptionConverting data into code
- droneUnmanned flying machine
sensors · CCTV · facial recognition · wiretap · interception · tracking · database · monitoring
checkpoint
Inspection station on route
- barricadeObstacle blocking a path
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
fortification · bollard · screening · metal detector · X-ray · scanner · access control · security gate · blast wall · bunker
legislation
Official enactment of statutes
- strategyPlanned approach to goals
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
international law · sanctions · protocols · oversight · regulations · compliance · governance · treaties · intelligence sharing · border control
raid
Sudden armed incursion
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- incursionHostile territorial penetration
- counterstrikeRetaliatory military action
interdiction · neutralization · takedown · assault · rescue · extraction · intervention · engagement · response · preemption
alertness
Active mental awareness
- watchfulnessCareful, sustained attention
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
- preparednessState of being equipped
caution · scrutiny · observation · monitoring · reporting · suspicious activity · threat assessment · early warning · intelligence · tipline
agent
One who acts independently
- operativeCovert field agent
- specialistExpert in one field
- analystOne who examines systematically
officer · commando · negotiator · investigator · handler · informant · undercover · tactical team · bomb squad · sniper
surveillance
Systematic observation of subjects
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
- cybersecurityProtection of digital systems
- encryptionConverting data into code
drone · sensors · CCTV · facial recognition · wiretap · interception · tracking · database · monitoring · threat detection