Fanatic: alternatives and connections

Capable or susceptible of passion, or of different passions; easily moved, excited or agitated; specifically, easily moved to anger; irascible; quick…

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Capable or susceptible of passion, or of different passions; easily moved, excited or agitated; specifically, easily moved to anger; irascible; quick…

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One moved or actuated by enthusiasm; as: (a) One who imagines himself divinely inspired, or possessed of some special revelation; a religious madman;…

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An adherent to a party or faction; esp., one who is strongly and passionately devoted to a party or an interest.

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Characteristic of, or relating to, fanaticism; fanatic.

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Characteristic of, or relating to, fanaticism; fanatic.

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Fanaticism.

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Fanaticism.

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Characteristic of, or relating to, fanaticism; fanatic.

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An implacable or malicious foe; one who is diabolically wicked or cruel; an infernal being; -- applied specifically to the devil or a demon.

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Too zealous.

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Furious; raging; extremely violent.

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