Psychological warfare
Psychological warfare is a term with various definitions, in narrower senses referring to propaganda, counterpropaganda, manipulation and other psychological aspects of warfare, while broader senses may, for example, include certain kinds of peacetime operations and/or large-scale violence intended to cause intimidation and/or terror, which would then likely include numerous military and non-military operations intended to terrorize civilians.
Related terms include PSYWAR, psychological operations, PSYOP, Military Information Support Operations, "Hearts and Minds", political warfare, propaganda, etc.
