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fanaticism Synonyms

Another word for fanaticism

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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being filled with excessive, single-minded, and often uncritical zeal, particularly for an extreme religious or political cause.

Usage Example

"The historian examined how ideological zealotry can blind societies to rational compromise and empathy."

Strongest
zealotry
extremism
Strong
dogmatism
bigotry
sectarianism
radicalism
infatuation
obsession
Weak
fervor
zeal

Opposites of fanaticism

The opposite of fanaticism shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

moderation
indifference
apathy
tolerance
open-mindedness
pragmatism
skepticism
See all opposites of fanaticism

• Nearby Words

fanatic
fanatical
fanatically
fanaticism
fanaticize
fanbase
fanboy

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fanaticism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fanaticism
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