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noun
A surprise attack involving the deliberate use of violence against civilians in the hope of attaining political or religious aims.
is a specific kind of: act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act | coup de main, surprise attack.
instances of which are: 9-11, 9/11, Sep 11, Sept. 11, September 11.
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