EXTREMISM Synonyms

• fanatical patriotism

• activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women

• tendency to assert principles as undeniably true

• excessive intolerance of opposing views

• feelings of great warmth and intensity

• feelings of great warmth and intensity

• the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

• a form of Protestantism that takes the interpretation of every word in the sacred texts as literal truth

• the strict adherence to the basic principles or doctrines of a religion, ideology, etc.

• the quality of being excessive and lacking in moderation

• impatience with annoyances

• unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs

• a militant aggressiveness

• an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior

• extreme compulsiveness

• an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives

• a strong feeling or emotion

• the suffering of Jesus at the Crucifixion

• the trait of being intensely emotional

• something that is desired intensely

• an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action

• a feeling of strong sexual desire

• any object of warm affection or devotion

• the political orientation of those who favor revolutionary change in government and society

• a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination

• the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear

• movement in Spanish and Spanish American poetry after World War I, characterized by a tendency to use free verse, complicated metrical innovations, and daring imagery and symbolism instead of traditional form and content.

• intensity or forcefulness of expression

• the property of being wild or turbulent

• an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

• the property of being wild or turbulent

• a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc.