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Militant

usgb/ˈmɪlɪtənt/Volume
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Politicized Context

Used when discussing political or social issues, often indicating an aggressive stance.

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Militant supporters are often seen at the forefront of protests.
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Aggressive Connotation

Implies readiness to engage in confrontations or conflicts over beliefs.

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The militant tone of his speech rallied the crowd.
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Not Always Violent

Can describe forceful attitudes without necessarily endorsing physical violence.

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Her militant approach to debate left her opponents speechless.
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AggressiveBellicoseBelligerentCombativeConfrontationalPugnaciousRadicalize
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