fanaticism
/fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/
noun
- Extreme and often uncritical enthusiasm or devotion to a cause, belief, or activity, especially in religion or politics.
- The leader's fanaticism inspired his followers to make great sacrifices.
- Fanaticism can lead people to ignore facts and reason.
- The team's fanaticism was evident in the way they painted their faces and cheered for hours.
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