English Synonym Finder

extremism

Definitions

The holding of extreme political or religious views; fanaticism.

Advocacy of measures or actions that are far beyond the norm or moderate consensus.

Examples

The government has launched a new initiative to combat the rise of political extremism in the country.

Education is widely considered one of the most effective tools for preventing the spread of religious extremism among youth.

Synonyms

radicalism fanaticism militancy zealotry dogmatism

Antonyms

moderation centrism reasonableness tolerance balance