fanaticism

The word “fanaticism” has 4 syllables: fa-nat-i-cism

It's pronounced as /fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/

What is synonym and antonym for fanaticism?

In the thesaurus, “fanaticism” has 103 synonyms and 48 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fanaticism along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for fanaticism

abandonment
arbitrariness
ardency
ardor
assurance
axiom
belief
bias
bigotry
cathexis
certainty
certitude
compassion
confidence
contumacy
conviction
credence
credit
dedication
dependance
dependence
devotion
doctrine
dogma
dogmatism
eagerness
earnestness
emotion
emotionalism
emotionality
enthusiasm
excitement
extremism
faction
faith
fervency
fervidness
fervor
fever
fire
frenzy
gusto
hatred
heat
histrionics
hope
hot-bloodedness
immoderation
incorrigibility
infatuation
injustice
insistence
intenseness
intensity
intolerance
keenness
law
madness
mania
mawkishness
melodrama
monomania
obsession
obsessiveness
obstinacy
partiality
partisanship
passion
passionateness
philosophy
positiveness
precept
prejudice
principle
rage
reliance
responsiveness
sappiness
sentiment
sentimentality
single-mindedness
stubbornness
superstition
sureness
sympathy
tenacity
tenderness
tenet
torridity
torridness
transport
trust
unfairness
unreasonableness
unruliness
vehemence
violence
warmth
white heat
willfulness
zeal
zealotry
zest

Antonyms for fanaticism

aloofness
apathy
calmness
chilliness
coldness
collectedness
composure
coolness
detachedness
disbelief
discredit
disinterest
dislike
distrust
doubt
dryness
fairness
frigidity
frigidness
impartiality
impassiveness
impassivity
indifference
insensibility
insensibleness
insensitiveness
insensitivity
irresolution
justice
mistrust
nonbelief
peace
peacefulness
phlegm
reserve
reservedness
reticence
skepticism
stiffness
stoicism
stoniness
suspicion
taciturnity
unbelief
uncertainty
unconcern
unenthusiasm
woodenness

Meanings of fanaticism

noun
1. The characteristic or practice of being a fanatic.

Example Sentences

Fanaticism in sports can sometimes lead to dangerous behavior among fans.
The leader's fanaticism for his cause blinded him to the suffering of others.
Religious fanaticism can have severe consequences for communities and societies.
The documentary explored how fanaticism can influence political movements and ideologies.
She was concerned about the rise of fanaticism in social media circles, where extreme views were becoming more common.

On this page you'll find 151 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fanaticism, such as: abandonment, aloofness, apathy, arbitrariness, ardency, ardor, assurance.

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