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Definitions

extremism

[ik-stree-miz-uhm] / ɪkˈstri mɪz əm /
NOUN
fanaticism
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bigotry hatred intolerance zeal zealotry
STRONG
abandonment arbitrariness bias contumacy dedication devotion dogma enthusiasm faction frenzy immoderation infatuation injustice madness monomania obsessiveness obstinacy partiality partisanship passion prejudice rage single-mindedness stubbornness superstition tenacity transport unfairness unruliness violence willfulness
WEAK
incorrigibility unreasonableness
Antonyms
STRONG
apathy calmness dislike doubt fairness impartiality indifference irresolution justice peace peacefulness
WEAK
disinterest unenthusiasm

Example Sentences

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While the intent may have been to show that extremism can hide in plain sight, the effect, critics of the stories argued, was normalization.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

“One Battle After Another” is a satirical action-thriller with an intense and timely exploration of American extremism that stars DiCaprio as a retired revolutionary forced back into action.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Two days after the bombings, Rajapaksa declared his candidacy and went on to win the November vote in a landslide after promising to stamp out Islamist extremism.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

He said: "The terror attack then triggered even more antisemitism, showing the depths of extremism faced by Jews and all our British society."

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

I was slightly giddy with the force of his personality but the extremism of the offer was appealing as well.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt