antiterrorist

[an-tee-ter-er-ist, an-tahy-]

an·ti·ter·ror·ist

[an-tee-ter-er-ist, an-tahy-]
adjective
used or designed to combat terrorism: antiterrorist tactics.

Origin:
1960–65; anti- + terrorist

an·ti·ter·ror·ism, noun

antiterrorism, counterterrorism.
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Antiterrorist has a plethora of syllables.
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a white, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C14H9Cl5, usually derived from chloral by reaction with chlorobenzene in the presence of fuming sulfuric acid: used as an insecticide and as a scabicide and pediculicide: agricultural use prohibited in the U.S.
a white, crystalline, water-insoluble, powerful high explosive, C3H6N6O6, used chiefly in bombs and shells.
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antiterrorist (ˌæntɪˈtɛrərɪst)
 
adj
relating to measures, policies, or organizations designed to combat terrorist activity

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