Terrorism Tactics

adjective describing a person or thing that is equipped with weapons or armor

• The police apprehended the armed suspect without incident.
• I heard there was an armed robbery down the street last night.
• Yo, did you see that dude with the armed tattoo on his arm?
• Her words were like armed missiles, ready to strike at any moment.

noun an explosive weapon that is used to destroy buildings, vehicles, or other targets

verb to attack or destroy with a bomb

• The bomb squad successfully diffused the explosive device.
• I heard there was a bomb threat at the airport.
• That party last night was the bomb!
• Her new album is a bomb, everyone is talking about it.

noun A person or thing that bombs or attacks with bombs, such as a military aircraft designed to drop bombs on enemy targets.

• The bomber was apprehended before he could carry out the attack.
• The bomber was caught red-handed before blowing up the building.
• The bomber got busted before causing any harm.
• He was a social media bomber, constantly posting controversial content to get attention.

noun a person who is captured and held as a prisoner by a potential enemy

adjective related to or characteristic of a hostage

• The hostage situation was resolved peacefully by the trained negotiators.
• The hostage was finally released after hours of negotiations.
• The hostage was freed after the cops swooped in.
• I felt like a hostage to my job, unable to leave even though I wanted to.

noun a situation or problem that will become dangerous or harmful if not addressed

• The authorities successfully defused the time bomb found in the city center.
• I can't believe you're still using that old phone, it's like a ticking time bomb.
• His temper is a total time bomb, you never know when he's going to explode.
• The mounting stress and pressure at work felt like a time bomb waiting to go off.

noun the act of seizing control of an aircraft by force

verb to seize control of an aircraft by force

• The act of skyjacking is a serious offense that can result in severe legal consequences.
• Skyjacking is when someone takes control of an aircraft by force.
• Skyjacking is like the ultimate hijacking in the sky.
• In a metaphorical sense, skyjacking can refer to taking control of a situation or conversation in a forceful manner.

noun a type of explosive device that is worn on the body and detonated by the person carrying it

• The authorities were on high alert for any potential threats involving a body bomb.
• I heard they found a body bomb in the suspect's car.
• The criminal was caught red-handed with a body bomb in his possession.
• Her explosive temper was like a ticking body bomb waiting to go off.

noun a type of bomb that is dropped from an aircraft

• The military launched an aerial bomb on the enemy's stronghold.
• They dropped an aerial bomb on the bad guys.
• They really blew stuff up with that aerial bomb.
• Her words felt like an aerial bomb, destroying all their hopes and dreams.