counterterror

American  

[kaunt-er-ter-er] / ˌkaʊnt ərˈtɛr ər /

adjective

1. intended to prevent or combat terrorism.

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Example Sentences

Mueller led the FBI for 12 years, starting just days before the September 11, 2001 Al-Qaeda attacks on the United States, during which time he built up the bureau's counterterror mission.

From Barron's

That also meant the loss of an American drone base for counterterror efforts in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal

France has 1,500 military personnel in Niger, which had been envisioned as the base for counterterror operations in the region after anti-French sentiments grew elsewhere.

From Seattle Times

U.S. personnel, including members of the 409th Air Expeditionary Group, remain at U.S. counterterror outposts in Niger.

From Seattle Times

The U.S. sees no exercises, and tells Russia that American forces are on a counterterror mission against the Islamic State group and plan to fly in that area.

From Seattle Times