What is another word for zealotry?
Pronunciation:
[ zˈɛlətɹi], [ zˈɛlətɹi], [ z_ˈɛ_l_ə_t_ɹ_i]
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Synonyms for Zealotry:
n.
• chauvinism (noun) • fanaticism (noun)- faction,
- passion,
- violence,
- hatred,
- bigotry,
- dogma,
- abandonment,
- illiberalities,
- immoderation,
- tenacity,
- injustice,
- madness,
- devotion,
- unreasonableness,
- transport,
- zeal,
- monomania,
- dedication,
- unruliness,
- prejudice,
- stubbornness,
- willfulness,
- in justice,
- partiality,
- frenzy,
- arbitrariness,
- unfairness,
- partisanship,
- illiberality,
- single-mindedness,
- extremism,
- superstition,
- enthusiasm,
- singlemindedness,
- bias,
- obstinacy,
- Incorrigibility,
- infatuation,
- obsessiveness,
- rage,
- contumacy.
Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words (noun):- emotion,
- extravagance,
- zealousness,
- fixed idea,
- mania,
- revival,
- bibliolatry,
- dogmatism,
- obsession,
- enthuse,
- eagerness,
- Ardency,
- stir,
- speak,
- fervor,
- inspire,
- hysteria,
- Fanatism,
- overreaction,
- vigour,
- furor,
- munchausen,
- fascinate,
- overenthusiasm,
- furore,
- provoke,
- spirit,
- avidity,
- fury,
- fervidness,
- charismatic movement,
- motivate,
- overeagerness,
- excessiveness,
- send,
- charismatic renewal,
- talk,
- glossolalia,
- mettle,
- excite,
- pentecostalism,
- animation,
- feeling,
- prejudgment,
- ardour,
- spiritedness,
- verbalize,
- intensity,
- avidness,
- vivacity,
- terrorism,
- fervency,
- gusto,
- Zealotism,
- extremeness,
- Opiniativeness,
- fervour,
- revivalism,
- sanctimony,
- verve,
- overzealousness,
- zestfulness,
- feverishness,
- overanxiety,
- Rabidness,
- rhapsodize,
- impress,
- vivaciousness,
- zest,
- Fanaticalness,
- radicalism.
How to use "Zealotry" in context?
Zealotry is a strong desire to follow or support a particular cause or attitude to the exclusion of all others. It can be accompanied by a sense of outrage or indignation and a determination to fight for what is believed in regardless of the cost. Zealotry can be a positive force if it is directed towards promoting a worthwhile goal, but it can also be destructive if it is used to justify extreme measures or to override rational judgement.
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