MILITANCY Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

militancy

noun

ˈmi-lə-tən(t)-sē

Definition of militancy

as in aggression

an inclination to fight or quarrel the militancy of the radical organization gave the authorities cause for concern

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Recent Examples of militancy Iron Ore Is The New Potential Problem Iron ore is a new potential problem which is tied to new industrial relations laws in Australia which have encouraged greater union militancy. — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026 Performing in Creole is one thing, but there’s also a triumphant, egalitarian militancy to Vinette and Rio’s songwriting that’s intrinsic to the Haitian diaspora. — Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 9 June 2026 Military campaigns there have created a cycle of violence where civilians are often caught in the middle, and the distinction between political activism and armed militancy is frequently blurred. — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 7 May 2026 But she was criticized for her increasing militancy, even within her African National Congress party. — Kate Bartlett, NPR, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for militancy

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These can range from infidelity and intimidation to aggression and extreme violence.

— David DeMatteo, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
On the other hand, Washington cannot allow Chinese aggression against its neighbors.

— Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026

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Noun

President Penn and her husband Todd (Whitford) get to throw down now and then, as a husband who already feels emasculated has to sit and watch his wife recede into bitter militance.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026
Activists fused mourning and militance, fighting against indifference to the lives of gay men and, later, people of color and intravenous drug users.

— Robert W. Snyder, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

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