extremism

[ik-stree-miz-uhm] / ɪkˈstri mɪz əm /

NOUN

fanaticism

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bigotry hatred intolerance zeal zealotry

STRONG

abandonment arbitrariness bias contumacy dedication devotion dogma enthusiasm faction frenzy immoderation infatuation injustice madness monomania obsessiveness obstinacy partiality partisanship passion prejudice rage single-mindedness stubbornness superstition tenacity transport unfairness unruliness violence willfulness

WEAK

incorrigibility unreasonableness

Antonyms

STRONG

apathy calmness dislike doubt fairness impartiality indifference irresolution justice peace peacefulness

WEAK

disinterest unenthusiasm

Example Sentences

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Since then, Australia has tightened laws aimed at fighting extremism as well as gun-control rules.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said: "The terror attack then triggered even more antisemitism, showing the depths of extremism faced by Jews and all our British society."

From BBC

In his statement, Mr Ghaffur said the former MP had "played an important role in challenging extremism and promoting community cohesion" after the London bombings in 2005.

From BBC

First, the Syrian Kurds are, like their Iraqi Peshmerga cousins, an exception in a region too often addicted to criminal extremism.

From The Wall Street Journal

Politically they cluster around the middle and dislike extremism and overreach.

From The Wall Street Journal

extremism

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