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A terrorist kills innocents for a political goal indiscriminately. A gangster is motivated by money and usually more cautious about who he kills. Contrast this with the psychopath that kills for the thrill of killing.

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What is the difference between a terrorist and a criminal?

A terrorist commits violent acts for political, religious, or ideological reasons to instill fear in a population and achieve their goals. A criminal commits unlawful acts for personal gain or other reasons, but not necessarily for political purposes. The key distinction is the underlying motivation and intent behind their actions.


What is synonym of terrorist?

The synonym of terrorist is - radical, rebel, incendiary.


What is the opposite of terrorist?

The opposite of terrorist is peacemaker.


The single most important difference between terrorist and criminal organizations is that?

terrorist organizations use violence and fear to achieve political, religious, or ideological goals, while criminal organizations pursue illegal activities primarily for financial gain. Terrorism is motivated by a political agenda and aims to create widespread fear, whereas criminal organizations focus on profit and illegal activities such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, and extortion.


What is the difference between gangsta and gangster?

"Gangsta" is a slang term used to describe a member of a street gang or someone who embodies the tough and rebellious nature associated with gang culture. On the other hand, "gangster" typically refers to a member of a criminal organization involved in organized crime activities such as racketeering, bootlegging, or smuggling. Both terms are often used interchangeably in popular culture, but they have slightly different connotations.

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What is the difference between a terrorist and a mercenary?

A terrorist works for free. A Mercenary gets paid.


What is the difference between hipster and gangster?

A hipster is just really stylish and a gangster is cool, likes to break rules


What are the differences between terrorist organizations and terrorist networks?

In reality, there is little operational difference between a terrorist organization and a terrorist network. A network is sometimes more loosely connected than an organization.


What is the difference between terrorist and freedom fighters?

None. Terrorists become freedom fighters if they win


What is the difference between a heap and a bin?

a heap is a big amount of something and bin is the first name of a terrorist


What is the difference between cliques and crowds?

a crowd could be a number of different typed of people while clique are a certain groups like 'goth' or 'gangster'


What is the difference between crowds and crowd's?

a crowd could be a number of different typed of people while clique are a certain groups like 'goth' or 'gangster'


What Is The Progressive Land Development International And What are their terrorist connections?

There are no links between the PLDI and any terrorist organization.


What is the difference between gang violence and domestic terrorism?

Gangs have their wars and shootouts for drugs distributing points but the terrorist is against the state. Both, domestic or foreign are treated the same.


Does wearing a seatbelt make a difference?

the only way it wont is if youre a overconfident gangster who is invincible.


How can you tell terrorist from a freedom fighter?

There is no difference. Look up the definition of the word euphemism.


How gangster is too gangster?

A Gangster Disciple is too Gangster.