militancy
noun/ˈmɪlɪtənsi/
Frequency rank: #16,848 most common English word
Meaning
aggressive or combative support for a cause, often involving confrontational action.
Example sentence
The union's militancy grew stronger after the company refused to negotiate fair wages.
Synonyms & related words
- aggressiveness
- radicalism
- activism
- combativeness
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