Meaning & use
fanaticism
Extreme, uncritical enthusiasm or devotion to a cause, belief, or activity.
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His fanaticism for the team led him to travel across the country for every game.
Religious fanaticism sometimes drives people to extreme and even violent actions.
A note on using this word
'Fanaticism' usually implies an unreasonable or excessive degree of devotion, distinguishing it from ordinary enthusiasm or passion.
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