fanaticism

/fə'nætisizm/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Excessive, uncritical zeal or enthusiasm: An extreme and often irrational devotion to a cause, belief, or ideology, characterized by a refusal to consider alternative viewpoints.
    • Extreme intolerance of opposing views: A state of mind marked by a passionate, uncompromising rejection of any opinions, beliefs, or practices that differ from one's own.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • His political fanaticism made any rational debate impossible.
    • The conflict was fueled by religious fanaticism on both sides.
    • She warned against the dangers of ideological fanaticism.
Advanced Usage
  • "To border on fanaticism": To be so extreme in one's views or actions that it approaches being fanatical.
    • His dedication to the diet bordered on fanaticism; he would eat nothing else.
  • "The fanaticism of the crowd": Describing the collective, fervent zeal of a group.
    • The leader's speech ignited the fanaticism of the crowd.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fanatic (noun/adjective): A person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, or describing such a person.
    • He was a fitness fanatic. (noun)
    • She held fanatic beliefs. (adjective)
  • Fanatically (adverb): In an extremely zealous or devoted manner.
    • He followed the instructions fanatically.
Synonyms
  • Zealotry: Excessive fervor for a person, cause, or object; fanaticism.
  • Extremism: The holding of extreme political or religious views.
  • Bigotry: Obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices.
Related Phrases
  • Blind fanaticism: Emphasizes the refusal to see reason or evidence.
    • The movement was driven by blind fanaticism.
  • Religious fanaticism: Specifies fanaticism related to religious beliefs.
    • The historian studied the roots of religious fanaticism in the region.
Related Idioms
  • To drink the Kool-Aid: (Idiomatic, based on historical event) To become an unquestioning believer in a dogma or ideology; to display fanaticism.
    • After joining the group, he completely drank the Kool-Aid and cut off contact with his family.
Noun
  1. excessive intolerance of opposing views

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