terror plots
Planned mass violence
Terror plots are planned attacks intended to cause mass fear, harm, or destruction for political, ideological, or religious purposes.
The phrase typically appears in news coverage of foiled or discovered conspiracies: Authorities uncovered a terror plot targeting the subway system.
Law enforcement agencies dedicate significant resources to detecting and disrupting terror plots before they can be carried out.
- bombExplosive device or disaster
- pressure cookerSealed pot using steam
- attackAggressive act against another
- soft targetUndefended vulnerable site
- bomb threatClaim of planted explosive
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Programs to end conflicts
humanitarian missions · rescue operations · aid programs · goodwill missions · reconciliation efforts
terror plotscrimes of passion
Violent acts from overwhelming emotion
lone wolf attacks · accidental harm · riots · natural disasters · mob violence
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