Meaning & use
militancy
Aggressive or combative behavior, especially in support of a political or social cause.
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The union's growing militancy led to a series of strikes across the country.
Analysts warned that economic hardship could fuel greater militancy among frustrated citizens.
A note on using this word
Militancy describes a willingness to use forceful or confrontational methods, not necessarily actual violence, to pursue a cause.
Words with a similar meaning
aggressivenessradicalism
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Words with an opposite meaning
passivity
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