zealotry

Definitions

Fanatical and uncompromising pursuit of religious, political, or other ideals.

Excessive or immoderate zeal; fervor that borders on intolerance.

Examples

The political movement was eventually undermined by the blind zealotry of its most radical followers.

His religious zealotry alienated many of his friends who felt he had become too extreme in his beliefs.

Synonyms

fanaticism extremism dogmatism militancy bigotry intolerance radicalism

Antonyms

moderation tolerance indifference apathy open-mindedness neutrality impartiality