Synonyms for extremists


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ik-stree-mist
Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈstri mɪst


Définition of extremists

Origin :
  • 1840, from extreme + -ist.
  • noun person zealous about a belief
Example sentences :
  • Extremists on both sides of the Jordan screamed with indignation.
  • Extract from : « The Golden Judge » by Nathaniel Gordon
  • Our leaders are divided into two parties: the Moderates and the Extremists.
  • Extract from : « Indian Home Rule » by M. K. Gandhi
  • Some call the Moderates the timid party, and the Extremists the bold party.
  • Extract from : « Indian Home Rule » by M. K. Gandhi
  • You will not expose yourself to the risk of the Extremists' fury?
  • Extract from : « A Sub and a Submarine » by Percy F. Westerman
  • Intrigue and abuse are the general weapons in the Extremists' armoury.
  • Extract from : « India, Old and New » by Sir Valentine Chirol
  • Extremists are out of place anywhere, but the myriads of them in the musical world make humanity shudder.
  • Extract from : « Increasing Personal Efficiency » by Russell H. Conwell
  • Extremists may determine the erratic deflections of a movement; they do not decide its issues.
  • Extract from : « The Relations of Science and Religion » by Henry Calderwood
  • Extremists expressed the view that all past acts whereby slavery had been extended were unconstitutional and therefore void.
  • Extract from : « The Anti-Slavery Crusade » by Jesse Macy
  • I entirely agree with him; only I wish to add a rider that there are no Extremists either.
  • Extract from : « India for Indians » by C. R. (Chittaranjan) Das
  • Decazes wished to see the good man from Gallardon, suspecting doubtless, that he was but a tool in the hands of the Extremists.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1 and 2 (of 2) » by Anatole France

Antonyms for extremists

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