extremism
noun
ex·trem·ism
ik-ˈstrē-ˌmi-zəm 
1
: the quality or state of being extreme
2
: advocacy of extreme measures or views : radicalism
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All of these areas have significantly degraded in the U.S. over the last few decades due to partisan polarization and political extremism.
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Jennifer Victor, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2025
No one has been seriously hurt, but the incidents have heightened alarm from both law enforcement officials and experts in political extremism.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
The AfD has repeatedly rejected the accusations of extremism.
—Carlo Angerer, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2025
And Louise Richardson similarly critiques military methods, arguing that the use of overwhelming force often exacerbates extremism rather than curtailing it.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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Jennifer Victor, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2025
No one has been seriously hurt, but the incidents have heightened alarm from both law enforcement officials and experts in political extremism.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
The AfD has repeatedly rejected the accusations of extremism.
—Carlo Angerer, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2025
And Louise Richardson similarly critiques military methods, arguing that the use of overwhelming force often exacerbates extremism rather than curtailing it.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Extremism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extremism. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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extremism
noun
ex·trem·ism
ik-ˈstrē-ˌmiz-əm
1
: the quality or state of being extreme
2
: belief in and support for extreme ideas especially in politics
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