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Idolatry vs Fanatism - What's the difference?

idolatry | fanatism |

As nouns the difference between idolatry and fanatism

is that idolatry is the worship of idols while fanatism is excessive intolerance of opposing views.

idolatry

English

Noun

(idolatries)
  • The worship of idols.
  • The admiration of somebody or something.

    • Related terms

    * idol * idolater * idolatrous * idolatrously * -latry

    Synonyms

    * adoration * reverence * worship

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    Anagrams

    * adroitly * dilatory English syncopic forms English words suffixed with -latry

    fanatism

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • excessive intolerance of opposing views