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Definition/Meaning

(noun)

excessive zeal and fanaticism in the pursuit of religious or political ideals;

e.g. There is a rising concern that religious zealotry plays an unfair role in politics.

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Similar Words

Abandon

Abandonment

Ardor

Carte

Carte blanche

Ease

Enthusiasm

Excess

Exuberance

Fervor

Immoderacy

Incontinence

Indiscretion

Indulgence

Insouciance

Intemperance

Spirit

Spontaneity

Unconstraint

Unrestraint

Warmth

Zeal

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Opposite Words

Discipline

Discretion

Embarrassment

Inhibition

Repression

Reserve

Reticence

Self-command

Self-control

Self-denial

Self-discipline

Self-mastery

Self-restraint

Suppression

Willpower

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Related Words

Abandon

Ease

Spontaneity

Unconstraint

Unrestraint

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