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Definition of fanaticize

fanaticize

/fəˈnætɪsaɪz/
(UK: fanaticise)
fa · nat · i · cize
Adverb:fanatically
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Adjective:fanatic
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Past Simple:fanaticized
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Past Participle:fanaticized
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Present Participle:fanaticizing
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fanaticize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To make someone fanatical or imbue them with extreme, uncritical zeal.

Example

"The charismatic leader sought to fanaticize his followers through relentless propaganda."

2

To act like a fanatic or become obsessed with a particular belief or cause.

Example

"The study examined how isolated online communities can cause impressionable members to fanaticize over time."

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• Rhymes for fanaticize

• Nearby Words

fanatical
fanatically
fanaticism
fanaticize
fanbase
fanboy
fanciable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from the noun and adjective "fanatic" plus the verb-forming suffix "-ize." It ultimately traces back to the Latin "fanaticus," meaning "inspired by a god" or "frenzied," from "fanum" (temple).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fanaticize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fanaticize
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