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 According to witnesses, shortly before the attack, speakers at the rally said that ensuring security and eliminating militancy were the state’s responsibility. — CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for militancy

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Noun

Trump and Lee must restore deterrence, not reward Kim’s aggression, to avoid strategic and economic calamity.

— Dan Blumenthal, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
The aggression paid off as Kansas converted five fourth downs while improving to 3-4 overall and 1-3 in the Big 12.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of aggression

Noun

Hatred toward minorities is not new in America, but the recent surge in hostility aimed at Indian Americans is staggering.

— Raja Krishnamoorthi, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Riyadh said the discussions were aimed at keeping diplomatic channels open and preventing another escalation in hostilities.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of hostility

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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