Fanaticism

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Excessive enthusiasm, unreasoning zeal, or wild and extravagant notions, on any subject, especially religion, politics or ideology; religious frenzy.

Noun

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fanaticism - excessive intolerance of opposing views Synonyms: zealotry

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