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

Militant supporters are often seen at the forefront of protests.
Aggressive Connotation
Implies readiness to engage in confrontations or conflicts over beliefs.

The militant tone of his speech rallied the crowd.
Not Always Violent
Can describe forceful attitudes without necessarily endorsing physical violence.

Her militant approach to debate left her opponents speechless.
Compare with
AggressiveBellicoseBelligerentCombativeConfrontationalPugnaciousRadicalize
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