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fanatical | fanaticize |

As an adjective fanatical

is having an extreme, irrational zeal or enthusiasm for a specific cause.

As a verb fanaticize is

to make into a fanatic.

fanatical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • having an extreme, irrational zeal or enthusiasm for a specific cause

    • fanaticize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (UK) fanaticise

    Verb

    (fanaticiz)
  • To make into a fanatic
  • To cause to be fanatical