fanaticism
Uncritical extreme devotion
Fanaticism is excessive, uncritical devotion to a cause, belief, or pursuit.
The fanatic tolerates no dissent and sees compromise as betrayal.
Religious and political fanaticism drive people to extreme acts: His fanaticism made him impossible to reason with.
The word implies zeal that has crossed into dangerous territory—passion without proportion or restraint.
Excessive devotion to beliefs
- fundamentalismStrict adherence to core tenets
- extremismIdeology beyond accepted norms
- fervorIntense emotional intensity
- dogmatismUnyielding adherence to doctrine
sectarianism · jihad · crusade · martyrdom · inquisition · heresy · orthodoxy · proselytizing
Ideology beyond accepted norms
- radicalismPursuit of sweeping change
- ideologyStructured belief framework
- nationalismDevotion to one's country
- totalitarianismState controls everything absolutely
propaganda · authoritarianism · partisanship · demagoguery · militancy · revolution · coup · purge
Persistent mental attachment
- maniaIntense, consuming obsession
- compulsionIrresistible urge to act
- single-mindednessExclusive focus on purpose
- fervorIntense emotional intensity
intensity · dedication · passion · devotion · infatuation · preoccupation · monomania · enthusiasm
Violent, disorderly behavior
- ultrasOrganized matchday zealots
- tribalismIn-group loyalty, out-group hostility
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
- chantingRhythmic repetitive vocalization
riots · loyalty · jerseys · face paint · tailgating · derby · allegiance · supporters
Obsessive celebrity follower
- obsessionPersistent, intrusive preoccupation
- shippingTransporting goods to destinations
- cosplayDressing as media characters
- conventionsAccepted social practices
merchandise · gatekeeping · toxic · parasocial · celebrity · worship · idolization · following
zealotry
Excessive devotion to beliefs
- fundamentalismStrict adherence to core tenets
- extremismIdeology beyond accepted norms
- fervorIntense emotional intensity
dogmatism · sectarianism · jihad · crusade · martyrdom · inquisition · heresy · orthodoxy · proselytizing · holy war
extremism
Ideology beyond accepted norms
- radicalismPursuit of sweeping change
- ideologyStructured belief framework
- nationalismDevotion to one's country
totalitarianism · propaganda · authoritarianism · partisanship · demagoguery · militancy · revolution · coup · purge · loyalty
fixation
Persistent mental attachment
- maniaIntense, consuming obsession
- compulsionIrresistible urge to act
- single-mindednessExclusive focus on purpose
fervor · intensity · dedication · passion · devotion · infatuation · preoccupation · monomania · enthusiasm · ardor
hooliganism
Violent, disorderly behavior
- ultrasOrganized matchday zealots
- tribalismIn-group loyalty, out-group hostility
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
chanting · riots · loyalty · jerseys · face paint · tailgating · derby · allegiance · supporters · diehards
stan
Obsessive celebrity follower
- obsessionPersistent, intrusive preoccupation
- shippingTransporting goods to destinations
- cosplayDressing as media characters
conventions · merchandise · gatekeeping · toxic · parasocial · celebrity · worship · idolization · following · tribalism
- fundamentalismfundamentalism, inerrancy, literalism, dogmatism, strict interpretation
- intense emotionsrage, fury, wrath, anger, hatred
- obsessionsobsession, fixation, monomania, preoccupation, mania
- cultismcult, sect, brainwashing, indoctrination, zealotry
- fanaticismzealotry, zealot, extremism, extremist, fervor
- fandomfandom, fandoms, fan club, fan base, fanbase
fanaticismindifference
Lack of interest
apathy · disinterest · unconcern · detachment · dispassion
fanaticismopen-mindedness
Acceptance of differing viewpoints
tolerance · moderation · skepticism · impartiality · broad-mindedness
fanaticismcalmness
Peaceful mental state
equanimity · composure · serenity · level-headedness · sobriety
- religious fanaticismExtreme, uncompromising spiritual conviction