3K+ Words That Rhyme With GNOSTICISM

• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

• a serious examination and judgment of something

• a written evaluation of a work of literature

• 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

• an indifference to pleasure or pain

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

• doubt about the truth of something

• the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge

• a cynical feeling of distrust

• a state of anticipation of sexuality

• the arousal of feelings of sexual desire

• an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself

• 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 20th century movement of artists and writers (developing out of dadaism) who used fantastic images and incongruous juxtapositions in order to represent unconscious thoughts and dreams

• The belief that the centralization of power in a state (sovereign polity) is the ideal or best way to organize humanity.

• freeing from evil spirits

• the property of being suitable for singing

• unrestrained and exaggerated enthusiasm

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

• discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race

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

• a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers

• excessive intolerance of opposing views

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

• discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex

• 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)

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

• dominance through threat of punishment and violence

• a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

• the doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil

• an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy

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

• the act of excluding someone from society by general consent

• 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 doctrine and practice within the Church of England emphasizing the Catholic tradition

• 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

• a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters

• (philosophy) the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality

• (philosophy) the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms without recourse to spiritual or supernatural explanations

• an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description

• love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

• the business of providing services to tourists

• The use or development of the intellect.

• The doctrine that knowledge is derived from pure reason.

• The use of mental attributes as a criterion or value (intellectual racism).

• a brutal barbarous savage act

• a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership

• a political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society

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

• the branch of science that studies magnetism

• 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

• an economic system based on private ownership of capital

• the quality of being individual

• a belief in the importance of the individual and the virtue of self-reliance and personal independence

• the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs

• newspapers and magazines collectively

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

• 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

• a revolutionary doctrine that advocates destruction of the social system for its own sake

• the delusion that things (or everything, including the self) do not exist; a sense that everything is unreal

• complete denial of all established authority and institutions

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

• a general disposition to expect the best in all things

• a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods

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

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

• the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church

• the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other

• characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands

• (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that all criteria of judgment are relative to the individuals and situations involved