Words that rhyme with conformism

• alarmism 0
  n 1: needless warnings
• atomism 0
  n 1: (psychology) a theory that reduces all mental phenomena to simple elements (sensations and feelings) that form complex ideas by association 2: (chemistry) any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles; "the ancient Greek philosophers Democritus and Epicurus held atomic theories of the universe" [syn: atomism, atomic theory, atomist theory, atomistic theory] [ant: holism, holistic theory]
• capitalism 0
  n 1: an economic system based on private ownership of capital [syn: capitalism, capitalist economy] [ant: socialism, socialist economy]
• dynamism 0
  n 1: any of the various theories or doctrines or philosophical systems that attempt to explain the phenomena of the universe in terms of some immanent force or energy 2: active strength of body or mind [syn: vigor, vigour, dynamism, heartiness] 3: the activeness of an energetic personality [syn: dynamism, pizzazz, pizzaz, oomph, zing]
• dysphemism 0
  n 1: an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one; "his favorite dysphemism was to ask for axle grease when he wanted butter" [ant: euphemism]
• euphemism 0
  n 1: an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh [ant: dysphemism]
• extremism 0
  n 1: any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policies
• optimism 0
  n 1: the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well [ant: pessimism] 2: a general disposition to expect the best in all things [ant: pessimism]
• pessimism 0
  n 1: the feeling that things will turn out badly [ant: optimism] 2: a general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all things [ant: optimism]
• racism 0
  n 1: the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races 2: discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race [syn: racism, racialism, racial discrimination]
• reformism 0
  n 1: a doctrine of reform
• islamism 0
  n 1: a fundamentalist Islamic revivalist movement generally characterized by moral conservatism and the literal interpretation of the Koran and the attempt to implement Islamic values in all aspects of life 2: the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran; "Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion"; "the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion" [syn: Islam, Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism]
• totemism 0
  n 1: belief in the kinship of a group of people with a common totem
• legitimism 0
• benthamism 0

See also conformism definition and conformism synonyms