Terrorism Digest

terrorism- the use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes.

totalitarian- of or pertaining to a centralized government in which those in control grant neither recognition nor tolerance to parties of differing opinion; an adherent of totalitarian principles.  Syn. arbitrary, oppressive, tyrannical.

coercion- the act of coercing; exercise of force to obtain compliance. Force or the power to use force in gaining compliance.  Government by force.

coupe d'etat (coup)- a sudden overthrow of a government by force.

Empire- a group of nations, states, or peoples ruled over by a powerful sovereign, esp. an emperor or empress; a powerful enterprise controlled by one person or group.

megalomania- a highly exaggerated or delusional concept of one's own importance.

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persecution- a program or campaign to exterminate, drive away, or subjugate a people because of their religious, ethical, or moral beliefs or practices.

Anti-Christ- an opponent of Christ; a false Christ.

 dynasty- a succession of rulers from the same family, stock or group.

Godless- acknowledging no god; atheistic; evil; sinful.

 Underworld- the criminal element of human society.

Hypocrisy- the professing of publicly approved qualities, beliefs, or feelings that one does not really possess.

genocide- the deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, racial, political, or cultural group.

pogrom- an organized massacre, esp. of Jews.

fascism- a totalitarian governmental system led by a dictator and emphasizing aggressive nationalism, militarism, and often racism.

tyranny- arbitrary or unrestrained exercise or power.  oppressive or unjust government.

despot- a ruler with absolute power.