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[ fuh-nat-uh-sahyz-uhm ] / fəˈnæt əˌsaɪz əm / SEE SYNONYMS FOR fanaticism ON THESAURUS.COM
nounfanatical character, spirit, or conduct. Origin of fanaticismFirst recorded in 1705–15; fanatic + -ism Words nearby fanaticismFanagalo, Fanakalo, FANA test, fanatic, fanatical, fanaticism, fanaticize, fanback, fan base, fan belt, fanboy Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for fanaticismIn short, these "solutions" represent neither principles nor pragmatism, and instead reflect dangerous phantasms and fanaticism. Israel and Palestine Vs. ‘Blood and Magic’|Hussein Ibish, Saliba Sarsar|September 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST And to respond to fanaticism in kind, to give in to its death urges, is to be complicit with it—deeply complicit. The Criminal Folly of the Egyptian Armed Forces|Bernard-Henri Lévy|August 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST Notice how central the issues of termperament and fanaticism are to Frum's critique. More Conservative Denialism|Michael Tomasky|February 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST So the basis for backing a liar is the greater cynicism and fanaticism of the GOP. How Would Romney Govern?|Justin Green|November 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
His fanaticism was so intense that he was thought to be a government agent and not welcomed into the anarchist circles. Rise of the Fright Wing|John Avlon|January 15, 2011|DAILY BEAST For here again, most unexpectedly, comes antique Fanaticism in new and newest vesture; miraculous, as all Fanaticism is. The French Revolution|Thomas Carlyle The reaction caused by this final98 outburst of fanaticism must have been fatal to the temple. Pagan and Christian Rome|Rodolfo Lanciani The fanaticism which would impose words by force is not an ardent but a blind faith. The Heavenly Father|Ernest Naville It was admirably calculated to kindle the flame of fanaticism, and frequently served as the trumpet to rebellion. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. II (of 3)|Isaac Disraeli Fanaticism, which feels its weakness and implores the arm of authority, despite itself, acknowledges its defeat. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 379, May, 1847|Various
British Dictionary definitions for fanaticism
nounwildly excessive or irrational devotion, dedication, or enthusiasm Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to fanaticismintolerance, zeal, bigotry, hatred, extremism, zealotry, madness, abandonment, dogma, unruliness, bias, infatuation, transport, stubbornness, obstinacy, passion, injustice, tenacity, partisanship, enthusiasm |