Words Related To Extremism

noun aggressive or combative behavior or attitudes; the quality or state of being militant

• The government is taking strict measures to combat militancy in the region.
• The group's militancy has caused a lot of trouble in the neighborhood.
• I heard he's involved in some shady militancy stuff.
• Her militancy in pursuing her goals is truly admirable.

adjective showing excessive enthusiasm or zeal

• The overzealous employee was reprimanded for taking on tasks beyond their role.
• Don't be so overzealous about cleaning the house, we can do it later.
• The coach is always so overzealous about practice, it's exhausting.
• Her overzealous pursuit of perfection left her feeling burnt out.