Rhymes for FANATICISM

• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction

• the technical aspects of doing something

• a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function

• (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes

• device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function

• doubt about the truth of something

• the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge

• a cynical feeling of distrust

• impractical romantic ideals and attitudes

• a movement in literature and art during the late 18th and early 19th centuries that celebrated nature rather than civilization

• an exciting and mysterious quality (as of a heroic time or adventure)

• a state of anticipation of sexuality

• the arousal of feelings of sexual desire

• a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality

• obscure or irrational thought

• the practice of eating the flesh of your own kind

• the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial

• a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers

• asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience

• (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience

• the application of empirical methods in any art or science

• medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings

• freeing from evil spirits

• a religious orientation advocating gnosis as the way to release a person's spiritual element; considered heresy by Christian churches

• an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself

• the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races

• discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race

• a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism)

• the property of being suitable for singing

• unrestrained and exaggerated enthusiasm

• genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres

• the quality of being current or of the present

• practices typical of contemporary life or thought

• similarity by virtue of corresponding

• transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

• favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)

• the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)

• the act of excluding someone from society by general consent

• an indifference to pleasure or pain

• (philosophy) the philosophical system of the Stoics following the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno

• a movement in literature and art during the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe that favored rationality and restraint and strict forms

• a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish)

• sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs)

• the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well

• a general disposition to expect the best in all things

• love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

• a political theory advocating state ownership of industry

• an economic system based on state ownership of capital

• the act of inducing hypnosis

• an economic system based on private ownership of capital

• the political policy of concentrating power in a central organization

• the policy of perpetuating native cultures (in opposition to acculturation)

• (philosophy) the philosophical theory that some ideas are innate

• the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

• the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church

• a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership

• a political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society

• newspapers and magazines collectively

• the profession of reporting or photographing or editing news stories for one of the media

• the religious beliefs and practices of Methodists characterized by concern with social welfare and public morals

• an art movement in sculpture and painting that began in the 1950s and emphasized extreme simplification of form and color

• a moral maxim

• judgments about another person's morality

• 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

• a series of questions put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views

• an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers

• the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals

• the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life

• a policy of taking direct action to achieve a political or social goal

• an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh

• the act of inducing hypnosis

• a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution

• an economic theory advocating free competition and a self-regulating market

• attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force

• the branch of science that studies magnetism

• love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

• the doctrine that your national culture and interests are superior to any other

• the aspiration for national independence felt by people under foreign domination

• the doctrine that nations should act independently (rather than collectively) to attain their goals

• a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

• a system considered analogous in structure or function to a living body

• any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues

• a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint