Militant

Meaning

A person who uses aggressive or violent methods to promote a political or social cause

Aggressively active in a cause, sometimes using forceful methods.

Example Sentences

The militant group demanded immediate political reforms.

The group became increasingly militant in their demands.

Synonyms

activist, extremist, radical, fighter, rebel, aggressive, combative, belligerent, confrontational

Entry 1

activist, extremist, radical, fighter, rebel

Entry 2

aggressive, combative, belligerent, radical, confrontational

Antonyms

pacifist, moderate, peaceful person, peaceful, passive

Entry 1

pacifist, moderate, peaceful person

Entry 2

peaceful, passive, moderate

Collocations

militant group, militant action, militant organization, militant leader, militant activity

Entry 1

militant group, militant action, militant organization, militant leader

Entry 2

militant group, militant leader, militant activity, militant organization