crypto-fascism
Hidden far-right ideology
Crypto-fascism is fascist ideology concealed behind a more acceptable public face.
The prefix crypto- means hidden, so a crypto-fascist holds authoritarian, ultranationalist, or white supremacist views while presenting as merely conservative or populist: Critics accused the party of crypto-fascism, pointing to its leader's dog whistles about racial purity.
The term is often deployed as political accusation rather than neutral description.
Intentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- hiddenKept out of sight
- disguisedConcealed true identity
- veiledConcealed or obscured
masked · camouflaged · underground · shadowy · stealthy · surreptitious · incognito · closeted
Concentrated, unchecked governmental power
- totalitarianismState controls everything absolutely
- ultranationalismExtreme supremacist patriotism
- supremacismIdeology claiming group superiority
- neofascismRevived interwar totalitarian ideology
reactionary · extremism · radicalism · dogmatism · fundamentalism · chauvinism · jingoism · xenophobia
Biased information for influence
- disinformationIntentional deceptive falsehoods
- indoctrinationSystematic uncritical belief instillation
- gaslightingManipulation causing self-doubt
- demagogueryManipulative political rhetoric
scapegoating · fearmongering · radicalization · recruitment · grooming · astroturfing · concern-trolling · sealioning
Covert entry into organization
- co-optationAbsorbing dissent strategically
- subversionUndermining established authority
- underminingWeakening by covert means
- erosionGradual wearing away
capture · takeover · enabler · collaborator · appeasement · normalization
covert
Intentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- hiddenKept out of sight
- disguisedConcealed true identity
veiled · masked · camouflaged · underground · shadowy · stealthy · surreptitious · incognito · closeted · infiltration
authoritarianism
Concentrated, unchecked governmental power
- totalitarianismState controls everything absolutely
- ultranationalismExtreme supremacist patriotism
- supremacismIdeology claiming group superiority
neofascism · reactionary · extremism · radicalism · dogmatism · fundamentalism · chauvinism · jingoism · xenophobia · racism
propaganda
Biased information for influence
- disinformationIntentional deceptive falsehoods
- indoctrinationSystematic uncritical belief instillation
- gaslightingManipulation causing self-doubt
demagoguery · scapegoating · fearmongering · radicalization · recruitment · grooming · astroturfing · concern-trolling · sealioning · whataboutism
infiltration
Covert entry into organization
- co-optationAbsorbing dissent strategically
- subversionUndermining established authority
- underminingWeakening by covert means
erosion · capture · takeover · enabler · collaborator · appeasement · normalization
crypto-fascismliberal democracy
Rights-based elected governance
egalitarianism · democratic socialism · anti-fascism · pluralism · libertarianism
crypto, fascism, fascist, fascistic, fascists, cryptic, crypt, encrypt, encrypted