train bombing

The term "train bombing" is commonly associated with acts of terrorism or sabotage targeting trains and railway infrastructure.

Definition

B2Crime

(general)The act of detonating an explosive device on a train or within a train station to cause harm or destruction.

Example

  • The train bombing caused extensive damage to the station and injured many passengers.

C1Terrorism

(general)A coordinated attack using explosives to target trains or railway infrastructure, often to instill fear or disrupt public services.

Example

  • The 2004 Madrid train bombings were a series of coordinated attacks that killed nearly 200 people.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "train bombing":

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