Spanish Conversation · Level 144
44 words
Spanish word
fanatizar
Pronunciation
IPA/fanatiˈθaɾ/
Meaning
- verbmake fanatical
Example
El líder fanatizó a sus seguidores.
The leader made his followers fanatical.
More examples
El discurso extremo fanatizó a los jóvenes en las redes sociales.
The extreme speech made young people on social media fanatical.
Core concept
Individual pushed into extreme devotion.
Common phrases
fanatizar a alguien
make someone fanatical
fanatizar a los jóvenes
make young people fanatical
Similar words
influir: Affect others' thoughts or behavior in a general, often subtle way.
persuadir: Convince someone by argument or appeal so they change their opinion or actions.
manipular: Skillfully control people or situations for one's own advantage, often by deception.
incitar: Stir up strong emotions to provoke people into anger or collective action.
Definition in Spanish
Convertir a alguien en seguidor fanático de una idea, persona o causa mediante influencias o provocaciones.
Word origin
Spanish fanatizar comes from fanático 'fanatical' and the productive suffix -izar, which turns adjectives into verbs meaning to make someone become that adjective.
Usage tips
- Because fanatizar suggests deliberate influence or provocation, prefer animar, entusiasmar, or despertar entusiasmo when the intent is simple encouragement.
Other meanings
- fanaticizeverb
Opposites
- desencantardisillusionverb
- tranquilizarcalmverb