partisan (Meaning)
partisan (n)
a fervent and even militant proponent of something
an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
a pike with a long tapering double-edged blade with lateral projections; 16th and 17th centuries
partisan (a)
devoted to a cause or party
partisan (n.)
An adherent to a party or faction; esp., one who is strongly and passionately devoted to a party or an interest.
The commander of a body of detached light troops engaged in making forays and harassing an enemy.
Any member of such a corps.
A kind of halberd or pike; also, a truncheon; a staff.
partisan (a.)
Adherent to a party or faction; especially, having the character of blind, passionate, or unreasonable adherence to a party; as, blinded by partisan zeal.
Serving as a partisan in a detached command; as, a partisan officer or corps.
Synonyms & Antonyms of partisan
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- impartial
- impartial
- evenhanded
- fair
- reasonable
- open
- bipartisan
- honest
- unbiased
- objective
- unprejudiced
- objective
- receptive
- unprejudiced
- evenhanded
- fair
- equal
- neutral
- unbiased
- bipartisan
- receptive
- independent
- honest
- equitable
- disinterested
- neutral
- open
- equitable
- disinterested
- reasonable
- nonpartisan
- nonpartisan
- independent
- equal
Synonyms:
- swayed
- jaundiced
- convinced
- misrepresented
- unsympathetic
- persuaded
- predisposed
- warped
- unfriendly
- inimical
- shaded
- prepossessed
Antonyms:
partisan Sentence Examples
- The partisan group operated clandestinely, carrying out covert operations against the enemy.
- The politician's partisan rhetoric fueled division and hindered consensus.
- The partisan bias in the media coverage distorted the truth and undermined public trust.
- The partisan divide in society made it difficult for people with different political views to find common ground.
- The partisan struggle for power had a paralyzing effect on government, preventing meaningful progress.
- The historical partisan conflict between two factions left a legacy of mistrust and prejudice.
- The partisan tactics used by both sides in the election exacerbated tensions and made reconciliation unlikely.
- The partisan judges in the court refused to consider dissenting opinions, leading to unfair and biased rulings.
- The partisan agenda of the government prioritized political gains over the wellbeing of its citizens.
- The partisan spirit that dominated the debate prevented a constructive and productive conversation.
FAQs About the word partisan
a fervent and even militant proponent of something, an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity, a pike with a long tapering double-edged bl
distorted, biased, hostile,partial, concerned, influenced,colored, interested, parti pris, prejudiced
impartial, impartial, evenhanded, fair, reasonable, open, bipartisan, honest, unbiased, objective
The partisan group operated clandestinely, carrying out covert operations against the enemy.
The politician's partisan rhetoric fueled division and hindered consensus.
The partisan bias in the media coverage distorted the truth and undermined public trust.
The partisan divide in society made it difficult for people with different political views to find common ground.
