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fanatic devotion

[fəˈnætɪk dɪˈvoʊʃən]
noun
devoção fanática
1. Extreme, passionate, and often unreasoning dedication or loyalty to a person, cause, belief, or activity
His fanatic devotion to the sports team bordered on obsession.
Sua devoção fanática ao time de futebol beirava a obsessão.
2. Intense religious or ideological commitment that goes beyond normal bounds of reason
The cult members showed fanatic devotion to their leader.
Os membros da seita demonstravam devoção fanática ao seu líder.
NYC Slang
ride or die commitment
Synonyms
zealous commitmentfanatical loyaltyextreme dedicationblind devotionobsessive allegiance
Antonyms
indifferenceapathydetachmentskepticismmoderation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
devoção fanática
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
devoção fanática
standard usage; may also use 'dedicação fanática'
São Paulo
devoção fanática / dedicação extrema
common in urban contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

to go the extra mile
to drink the Kool-Aid
to go all in
to put all one's eggs in one basket
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