fascist
fascist — adjective
- fascistpositive
- more fascistcomparative
- most fascistsuperlative
1. showing support for fascism or for a system that puts one strong leader and the
showing support for fascism or for a system that puts one strong leader and the nation above personal freedom.
The newspaper praised a fascist party that promised to jail union leaders.
fascist + party for a movement supporting authoritarian nationalism
In class, Ritu compared the fascist salute to other symbols of forced loyalty.
fascist + salute for a symbolic public gesture
Museum labels explain how fascist propaganda shaped children's schoolbooks in the 1930s.
The mayor denied using fascist tactics after police broke up the peaceful march.
- authoritarian
is broader and can describe strict control without the full ideology of fascism
- totalitarian
stresses a state that tries to control nearly every part of life
- ultranationalist
focuses on extreme nationalism and does not always imply fascism
- democratic
supports shared political power and open elections
- pluralist
accepts many different groups, views, and voices
文法句型
fascist + noun (regime, party, salute, propaganda)
用法筆記
Mostly used before nouns such as regime, party, salute, propaganda, or tactics. It usually points to explicit support for fascism rather than to ordinary strictness in daily life.
常見錯誤
fascist — noun
- fascistsingular
- fascistsplural
1. a person who believes in fascism or works to spread it in politics and public li
a person who believes in fascism or works to spread it in politics and public life.
The veteran later admitted he had been a fascist during the civil war.
a fascist for an actual supporter of the ideology
Chiara refused to join the march after learning its leader was a fascist.
The play follows a young fascist who slowly turns against the regime.
Police arrested several fascists outside the synagogue before the rally began.
- extremist
is broader and can refer to many radical political or religious positions
- ultranationalist
focuses on extreme nationalism and may not include the full fascist program
- ideologue
highlights rigid loyalty to a political doctrine without naming fascism itself
文法句型
a fascist
several fascists
a fascist who + verb
用法筆記
Use this literal sense for someone tied to fascist ideas, parties, or movements. Distinguish from noun/2, which can be a broader accusation for far-right politics without proving formal commitment to fascism.
常見錯誤
2. someone on the extreme right of politics, especially when other people use this
someone on the extreme right of politics, especially when other people use this word as a strong accusation.
Protesters called the candidate a fascist after he proposed mass deportations.
call someone a fascist as a strong political label
On the talk show, Eri warned that local fascists were targeting migrant workers.
The columnist said online fascists were spreading fear before the election.
Students argued over whether the minister was a fascist or just deeply nationalist.
- far-right activist
is broader and less historically charged than fascist
- ultranationalist
focuses on national identity and may sound more analytical than insulting
- extremist
is broader and can describe non-right-wing politics as well
文法句型
call someone a fascist
online fascists
local fascists
用法筆記
Often disapproving and sometimes used loosely in public argument. Distinguish from noun/1, which refers to a real supporter of fascism; this sense can be used for far-right politics even when the historical ideology is not clearly present.
常見錯誤
3. a person who tries to control everyone around them and refuses to accept disagre
a person who tries to control everyone around them and refuses to accept disagreement.
Amani called Malik a fascist after Malik grabbed the TV remote.
call someone a fascist in a domestic argument
The drummer quit, saying the band leader was a fascist in rehearsals.
At dinner, the twins said their babysitter was a fascist about screen time.
Minh hated group projects because one fascist always tried to make every choice.
- dictator
is the closest everyday insult for someone who wants all the control
- control freak
is more informal and stresses obsession with controlling details
- tyrant
sounds stronger and often suggests cruelty as well as control
- easygoing
does not try to control every decision
- cooperative
accepts discussion and shared decisions
文法句型
be a fascist about + noun
call someone a fascist
用法筆記
An informal insult for controlling behavior in everyday situations. Distinguish from noun/1 and noun/2, which are about politics or ideology rather than household, school, or work arguments.