Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

the terrorists will have won

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.16 in modern English

Syllables: the ter-ror-ist-s will have -won
IPA

39

Scrabble Score

24

Letters

5

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Phrase used to indicate that if a specified activity is not continued or carried out, those who seek to disrupt normal activities through terror will have succeeded, which is an unacceptable result.

Example Sentences

"If you throttle the free press, the terrorists will have won."
"If governments overact and become oppressive, the terrorists will have won, for their theory is that repression will eventually lead to revolution."
"If we have to wear sweaters and turn down our thermostat, the terrorists will have won."

Questions

What does the terrorists will have won mean?: Phrase used to indicate that if a specified activity is not continued or carried out, those who seek to disrupt normal activities through terror will have succeeded, which is an unacceptable result.

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