FANATICISM: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FANATICISM?

Need another word that means the same as “fanaticism”? Find 19 synonyms and 30 related words for “fanaticism” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Fanaticism” are: fanatism, zealotry, zeal, extremism, militancy, sectarianism, fundamentalism, bigotry, dogmatism, chauvinism, radicalism, immoderation, obsessiveness, addiction, fixation, madness, monomania, passion, infatuation

Fanaticism as a Noun

Definitions of "Fanaticism" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “fanaticism” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Excessive intolerance of opposing views.
• The quality of being fanatical.

Synonyms of "Fanaticism" as a noun (19 Words)

addiction	Being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs. An addiction to gambling.
bigotry	Obstinate or unreasonable attachment to a belief, opinion, or faction; in particular, prejudice against a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group. The difficulties of combating prejudice and bigotry.
chauvinism	Exaggerated or aggressive patriotism. Public opinion was easily moved to chauvinism and nationalism.
dogmatism	The tendency to lay down principles as undeniably true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others. A culture of dogmatism and fanaticism.
extremism	The holding of extreme political or religious views; fanaticism. The dangers of religious extremism.
fanatism	Excessive intolerance of opposing views.
fixation	The action or process of fixing or being fixed. Fixation at the oral phase might result in dependence on others.
fundamentalism	The interpretation of every word in the sacred texts as literal truth. Free market fundamentalism.
immoderation	The quality of being excessive and lacking in moderation. He paid a high price for his immoderation.
infatuation	A foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration. The thrill of infatuation.
madness	Obsolete terms for legal insanity. Poetry is a sort of divine madness.
militancy	A militant reformer. There are signs of growing militancy among workers.
monomania	Exaggerated or obsessive enthusiasm for or preoccupation with one thing. At an early age he developed a monomania about Africa.
obsessiveness	Extreme compulsiveness.
passion	Intense sexual love. Oratory in which he gradually works himself up into a passion.
radicalism	The beliefs or actions of people who advocate thorough or complete political or social reform. His natural rebelliousness found an outlet in political radicalism.
sectarianism	A narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination. A plan of action to deal with racism and sectarianism.
zeal	A feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause. They disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority.
zealotry	Excessive intolerance of opposing views. He expressed concern about religious zealotry playing an increasing role in politics.

Usage Examples of "Fanaticism" as a noun

• The dangers of religious fanaticism.

Associations of "Fanaticism" (30 Words)

agitated	Troubled emotionally and usually deeply. There s no point getting agitated.
agog	Very eager or curious to hear or see something. Papa was agog with curiosity.
ardent	Characterized by intense emotion. From rank to rank she darts her ardent eyes.
bigotry	The intolerance and prejudice of a bigot. The difficulties of combating prejudice and bigotry.
covetous	Showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another’s advantages. She fingered the linen with covetous hands.
desirous	Having or characterized by desire. Desirous of high office.
eager	Strongly wanting to do or have something. An eager look.
eagerly	In a keenly expectant or interested manner. Fans of the show are eagerly awaiting the new season.
earnest	Earnest. An earnest student.
enthusiasm	Something that arouses enthusiasm. Her energy and enthusiasm for life.
enthusiast	An ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity. A sports car enthusiast.
enthusiastic	Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. An enthusiastic response.
envious	Showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another’s advantages. I m envious of their happiness.
excited	(of e.g. a molecule) made reactive or more reactive. The excited children.
fancier	A person having a strong liking for something. A pigeon fancier.
fervid	Extremely hot- Nathaniel Hawthorne- Frances Trollope. Set out when the fervid heat subsides.
fervor	The state of being emotionally aroused and worked up.
heartily	In a hearty manner. Yes the children chorused heartily.
impassioned	Characterized by intense emotion. She made an impassioned plea for help.
intensity	The measurable amount of a property, such as force, brightness, or a magnetic field. The pain grew in intensity.
overwrought	Deeply agitated especially from emotion. Overwrought prose.
passion	An account of the Passion from any of the Gospels. She nurses a passion for Thomas.
passionate	Arising from intense feelings of sexual love. He s passionate about football.
rabid	(of an animal) affected with rabies. Rabid isolationist.
superstition	An irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear. She touched her locket for luck a superstition she d had since childhood.
tempestuous	Characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion. A tempestuous wind.
torrid	Full of difficulty. The torrid heat of the afternoon.
zealot	A fervent and even militant proponent of something.
zealotry	Excessive intolerance of opposing views. He expressed concern about religious zealotry playing an increasing role in politics.
zealous	Having or showing zeal. The council was extremely zealous in the application of the regulations.