Words that rhyme with racism

• archaism 4
  n 1: the use of an archaic expression [syn: archaism, archaicism]
• activism 4
  n 1: a policy of taking direct and militant action to achieve a political or social goal
• asceticism 4
  n 1: the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state 2: the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) [syn: austerity, asceticism, nonindulgence] 3: rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint [syn: asceticism, ascesis]
• abolitionism 0
  n 1: the doctrine that calls for the abolition of slavery
• absenteeism 0
  n 1: habitual absence from work
• absolutism 0
  n 1: dominance through threat of punishment and violence [syn: absolutism, tyranny, despotism] 2: a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) [syn: dictatorship, absolutism, authoritarianism, Caesarism, despotism, monocracy, one-man rule, shogunate, Stalinism, totalitarianism, tyranny] 3: the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government [syn: absolutism, totalitarianism, totalism] 4: the doctrine of an absolute being
• agnosticism 0
  n 1: a religious orientation of doubt; a denial of ultimate knowledge of the existence of God; "agnosticism holds that you can neither prove nor disprove God's existence" 2: the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge [syn: agnosticism, skepticism, scepticism]
• alarmism 0
  n 1: needless warnings
• alcoholism 0
  n 1: habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms [syn: alcoholism, alcohol addiction, inebriation, drunkenness] 2: an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess [syn: dipsomania, alcoholism, potomania]
• altruism 0
  n 1: the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others [syn: altruism, selflessness] [ant: egocentrism, egoism, self-centeredness, self-concern, self- interest]
• amateurism 0
  n 1: the conviction that people should participate in sports as a hobby (for the fun of it) rather than for money
• anabolism 0
  n 1: the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy [syn: anabolism, constructive metabolism] [ant: catabolism, destructive metabolism, dissimilation, katabolism]
• anachronism 0
  n 1: something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred [syn: anachronism, mistiming, misdating] 2: an artifact that belongs to another time 3: a person who seems to be displaced in time; who belongs to another age
• anarchism 0
  n 1: a political theory favoring the abolition of governments
• aneurism 0
  n 1: a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall [syn: aneurysm, aneurism]
• aneurysm 0
  n 1: a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall [syn: aneurysm, aneurism]
• animalism 0
  n 1: the doctrine that human beings are purely animal in nature and lacking a spiritual nature 2: preoccupation with satisfaction of physical drives and appetites [syn: animalism, physicality]
• antagonism 0
  n 1: a state of deep-seated ill-will [syn: hostility, enmity, antagonism] 2: the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors; "the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism" 3: an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility 4: (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure
• aphorism 0
  n 1: a short pithy instructive saying [syn: aphorism, apothegm, apophthegm]
• astigmatism 0
  n 1: (ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people [syn: astigmatism, astigmia] 2: (optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point [syn: astigmatism, astigmia] [ant: stigmatism]
• atheism 0
  n 1: the doctrine or belief that there is no God [syn: atheism, godlessness] [ant: theism] 2: a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods
• 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]
• autism 0
  n 1: (psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people
• baptism 0
  n 1: a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth; "most churches baptize infants but some insist on adult baptism"
• barbarism 0
  n 1: a brutal barbarous savage act [syn: brutality, barbarity, barbarism, savagery]
• bossism 0
  n 1: domination of a political organization by a party boss
• botulism 0
  n 1: food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly
• cabalism 0
  n 1: the doctrines of the Kabbalah [syn: Kabbalism, Cabalism] 2: adherence to some extreme traditional theological concept or interpretation [syn: kabbalism, cabalism]
• cannibalism 0
  n 1: the practice of eating the flesh of your own kind
• capitalism 0
  n 1: an economic system based on private ownership of capital [syn: capitalism, capitalist economy] [ant: socialism, socialist economy]
• cataclysm 0
  n 1: a sudden violent change in the earth's surface [syn: catastrophe, cataclysm] 2: an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; "the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity"; "the earthquake was a disaster" [syn: calamity, catastrophe, disaster, tragedy, cataclysm]
• centralism 0
  n 1: the political policy of concentrating power in a central organization
• chauvinism 0
  n 1: fanatical patriotism [syn: chauvinism, jingoism, superpatriotism, ultranationalism] 2: activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women [syn: male chauvinism, chauvinism, antifeminism]
• classicalism 0
  n 1: a movement in literature and art during the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe that favored rationality and restraint and strict forms; "classicism often derived its models from the ancient Greeks and Romans" [syn: classicism, classicalism] [ant: Romantic Movement, Romanticism]
• classicism 0
  n 1: a movement in literature and art during the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe that favored rationality and restraint and strict forms; "classicism often derived its models from the ancient Greeks and Romans" [syn: classicism, classicalism] [ant: Romantic Movement, Romanticism]
• collectivism 0
  n 1: Soviet communism [syn: Bolshevism, collectivism, sovietism] 2: a political theory that the people should own the means of production
• colonialism 0
  n 1: exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country
• communalism 0
  n 1: the practice of communal living and common ownership 2: loyalty and commitment to the interests of your own minority or ethnic group rather than to society as a whole
• communism 0
  n 1: a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership 2: a political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society
• conformism 0
  n 1: orthodoxy in thoughts and belief [syn: conformity, conformism] [ant: nonconformance, nonconformism, nonconformity]
• conservatism 0
  n 1: a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes [syn: conservatism, conservativism]
• consumerism 0
  n 1: the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial 2: a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers
• criticism 0
  n 1: disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent" [syn: criticism, unfavorable judgment] 2: a serious examination and judgment of something; "constructive criticism is always appreciated" [syn: criticism, critique] 3: a written evaluation of a work of literature [syn: criticism, literary criticism]
• cubism 0
  n 1: an artistic movement in France beginning in 1907 that featured surfaces of geometrical planes
• cultism 0
  n 1: devotion to the doctrine or a cult or to the practices of a cult 2: religious zeal; the willingness to serve God [syn: idolatry, devotion, veneration, cultism]
• cynicism 0
  n 1: a cynical feeling of distrust
• dandyism 0
  n 1: the manner and dress of a fop or dandy [syn: foppishness, dandyism]
• defeatism 0
  n 1: acceptance of the inevitability of defeat
• deism 0
  n 1: the form of theological rationalism that believes in God on the basis of reason without reference to revelation [syn: deism, free thought]
• despotism 0
  n 1: dominance through threat of punishment and violence [syn: absolutism, tyranny, despotism] 2: a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) [syn: dictatorship, absolutism, authoritarianism, Caesarism, despotism, monocracy, one-man rule, shogunate, Stalinism, totalitarianism, tyranny]
• determinism 0
  n 1: (philosophy) a philosophical theory holding that all events are inevitable consequences of antecedent sufficient causes; often understood as denying the possibility of free will
• didacticism 0
  n 1: communication that is suitable for or intended to be instructive; "the didacticism expected in books for the young"; "the didacticism of the 19th century gave birth to many great museums"
• dimorphism 0
  n 1: (chemistry) the property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms 2: (biology) the existence of two forms of individual within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)
• dogmatism 0
  n 1: the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot [syn: bigotry, dogmatism]
• druidism 0
  n 1: the system of religion and philosophy taught by the Druids and their rites and ceremonies
• dualism 0
  n 1: the doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil
• dwarfism 0
  n 1: a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature [syn: dwarfism, nanism]
• 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]
• eclecticism 0
  n 1: making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style [syn: eclecticism, eclectic method]
• ecumenism 0
  n 1: a movement promoting union between religions (especially between Christian churches) [syn: ecumenism, oecumenism] 2: (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity [syn: ecumenism, ecumenicism, ecumenicalism]
• egocentrism 0
  n 1: concern for your own interests and welfare [syn: egoism, egocentrism, self-interest, self-concern, self- centeredness] [ant: altruism, selflessness]
• egoism 0
  n 1: (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality 2: concern for your own interests and welfare [syn: egoism, egocentrism, self-interest, self-concern, self- centeredness] [ant: altruism, selflessness]
• egotism 0
  n 1: an exaggerated opinion of your own importance [syn: egotism, self-importance, swelled head] 2: an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others [syn: ego, egotism, self-importance]
• elitism 0
  n 1: the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals
• emotionalism 0
  n 1: emotional nature or quality [syn: emotionality, emotionalism] [ant: emotionlessness, unemotionality]
• empiricism 0
  n 1: (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience [syn: empiricism, empiricist philosophy, sensationalism] 2: the application of empirical methods in any art or science 3: medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings [syn: quackery, empiricism]
• eroticism 0
  n 1: a state of anticipation of sexuality [syn: eroticism, erotism] 2: the arousal of feelings of sexual desire [syn: amorousness, eroticism, erotism, sexiness, amativeness]
• escapism 0
  n 1: an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy; "romantic novels were her escape from the stress of daily life"; "his alcohol problem was a form of escapism" [syn: escape, escapism]
• euphemism 0
  n 1: an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh [ant: dysphemism]
• evangelism 0
  n 1: zealous preaching and advocacy of the gospel
• evolutionism 0
  n 1: (biology) a scientific theory of the origin of species of plants and animals [syn: theory of evolution, theory of organic evolution, evolutionism]
• exorcism 0
  n 1: freeing from evil spirits [syn: exorcism, dispossession]
• exoticism 0
  n 1: the quality of being exotic; "he loved the exoticism of Egypt" [syn: exoticism, exoticness, exotism]
• expansionism 0
  n 1: the doctrine of expanding the territory or the economic influence of a country
• extremism 0
  n 1: any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policies
• fanaticism 0
  n 1: excessive intolerance of opposing views [syn: fanaticism, fanatism, zealotry]
• fascism 0
  n 1: a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism)
• fatalism 0
  n 1: a submissive mental attitude resulting from acceptance of the doctrine that everything that happens is predetermined and inevitable 2: a philosophical doctrine holding that all events are predetermined in advance for all time and human beings are powerless to change them
• federalism 0
  n 1: the idea of a federal organization of more or less self- governing units
• feminism 0
  n 1: a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women 2: the movement aimed at equal rights for women [syn: feminist movement, feminism, women's liberation movement, women's lib]
• fetishism 0
  n 1: a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish) [syn: fetishism, fetichism] 2: sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs) [syn: fetishism, fetichism]
• feudalism 0
  n 1: the social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war [syn: feudalism, feudal system]
• formalism 0
  n 1: the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented [ant: imitation] 2: (philosophy) the philosophical theory that formal (logical or mathematical) statements have no meaning but that its symbols (regarded as physical entities) exhibit a form that has useful applications 3: the practice of scrupulous adherence to prescribed or external forms
• futurism 0
  n 1: an artistic movement in Italy around 1910 that tried to express the energy and values of the machine age 2: the position that the meaning of life should be sought in the future
• galvanism 0
  n 1: electricity produced by chemical action 2: the therapeutic application of electricity to the body (as in the treatment of various forms of paralysis) [syn: electrotherapy, galvanism, electric healing, electrical healing]
• gigantism 0
  n 1: excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland [syn: giantism, gigantism, overgrowth] 2: excessive largeness of stature [syn: gigantism, giantism]
• heathenism 0
  n 1: any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism [syn: paganism, pagan religion, heathenism]
• hedonism 0
  n 1: the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle 2: an ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good
• heliotropism 0
  n 1: an orienting response to the sun
• heroism 0
  n 1: the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle); "he showed great heroism in battle"; "he received a medal for valor" [syn: heroism, gallantry, valor, valour, valorousness, valiance, valiancy]
• holism 0
  n 1: the theory that the parts of any whole cannot exist and cannot be understood except in their relation to the whole; "holism holds that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts"; "holistic theory has been applied to ecology and language and mental states" [syn: holism, holistic theory] [ant: atomic theory, atomism, atomist theory, atomistic theory]
• hooliganism 0
  n 1: willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others [syn: vandalism, hooliganism, malicious mischief]
• humanism 0
  n 1: the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare [syn: humanitarianism, humanism] 2: the doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self- realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural [syn: humanism, secular humanism] 3: the cultural movement of the Renaissance; based on classical studies
• hypnotism 0
  n 1: the act of inducing hypnosis [syn: hypnotism, mesmerism, suggestion]
• idealism 0
  n 1: (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality 2: impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are 3: elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued [syn: high-mindedness, idealism, noble-mindedness]
• imperialism 0
  n 1: a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries 2: a political orientation that advocates imperial interests 3: any instance of aggressive extension of authority
• infantilism 0
  n 1: an abnormal condition in which an older child or adult retains infantile characteristics 2: infantile behavior in mature persons
• invalidism 0
  n 1: chronic ill health
• ism 0
  n 1: a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school [syn: doctrine, philosophy, philosophical system, school of thought, ism]
• isomorphism 0
  n 1: (biology) similarity or identity of form or shape or structure [syn: isomorphism, isomorphy]

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