as in unreasonableness
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Noun
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This practice makes the entrance into extremism more palatable for young, impressionable people by masking violence behind seemingly harmless mechanics.—
Arthur Coelho Bezerra,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025 -
The next pope must navigate the rise of far-right extremism and authoritarianism in the U.S. and around the world.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Account hopes to combat misogynistic online content Creators like Andrew Tate provide a pipeline for men seeking advice about romantic rejection, physical self-esteem and economic insecurity to fall into radicalism and misogyny.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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In fact, the opposite had been the case — Pope Benedict’s relaxation of restrictions had decreased the radicalism and alienation of tradition-minded Catholics.—
The Editors,
National Review,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Irrationality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrationality. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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