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militance

NOUN
aggressiveness in supporting a cause
Synonyms
STRONG
adamancy aggressiveness assertiveness combativeness fierceness militancy pushiness
NOUN
readiness to engage in war
Synonyms
STRONG
bellicoseness bellicosity belligerence belligerency combativeness contentiousness destructiveness disputatiousness militancy pugnaciousness pugnacity quarrelsomeness truculence truculency unfriendliness virulence
WEAK
antagonism enmity hostility ill will inimicality jingoism
Antonyms
STRONGEST
nonagression nonviolence pacifism peaceableness
STRONG
amicability amity benevolence conciliation friendliness friendship good will harmoniousness kindliness peacemaking rapprochement
WEAK
complaisance

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Upon these three points alert folk fixed their attention, deeming them trustworthy guideposts for a swift survey of Afghanistan: Militance & Independence.

From Time Magazine Archive

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