extremism
noun
ex·trem·ism
ik-ˈstrē-ˌmi-zəm 
1
: the quality or state of being extreme
2
: advocacy of extreme measures or views : radicalism
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Some Western observers have seized on reports that certain clans and groups, like the Doghmush and the Shabab, are openly cooperating with Israeli forces, interpreting this as a rejection of Hamas's extremism.
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Bobby Ghosh, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
The rise in extremism, in both parties, is not good for most of the nation.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
We are united in our determination to dismantle extremism and radicalization in all its forms.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Johnston smartly pointed to the 1941 Senate investigations into anti-Nazi movies where Hollywood adequately defended their industry against claims of extremism and warmongering.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
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Bobby Ghosh, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
The rise in extremism, in both parties, is not good for most of the nation.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
We are united in our determination to dismantle extremism and radicalization in all its forms.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Johnston smartly pointed to the 1941 Senate investigations into anti-Nazi movies where Hollywood adequately defended their industry against claims of extremism and warmongering.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Extremism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extremism. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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extremism
noun
ex·trem·ism
ik-ˈstrē-ˌmiz-əm
1
: the quality or state of being extreme
2
: belief in and support for extreme ideas especially in politics
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