militance
Definition
Noun: A state or quality of being aggressively active, combative, or confrontational in support of a cause, belief, or ideology. It implies a readiness to fight or use forceful, uncompromising methods.
Usage
The noun "militance" describes the characteristic or spirit of being militant. It is often used to discuss the forceful, determined, and sometimes aggressive approach of a group or individual in pursuing political, social, or religious goals. It is a formal term.
Examples
- The militance of the labor union surprised the company's management.
- Her speech was marked by a fiery militance that energized her supporters.
- The government was concerned about the growing militance among the protest groups.
Advanced Usage
- "with militance": This adverbial phrase describes an action performed in a militant manner.
- The group defended its rights with unwavering militance.
Variants and Related Words
- Militant (adjective/noun): The adjective form meaning "combative and aggressive in support of a cause" or the noun for a person who is militant.
- Adjective: They adopted a militant stance.
- Noun: The militants refused to negotiate.
- Militancy (noun): A synonym for "militance," often used interchangeably, though "militancy" can sometimes imply a more organized or sustained state of militant activity.
- Militarism (noun): A related but distinct concept referring to the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively.
Synonyms
- Combativeness
- Aggressiveness
- Bellicosity
- Pugnacity
- Fighting spirit
Antonyms
- Passivity
- Pacifism
- Meekness
- Compliance
Noun
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a militant aggressiveness
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