1. to make or become fanatical; to cause to have extreme or unreasonable enthusiasm or zeal
Usage: past tense and past participle of fanaticize; rare

Examples

• The cult leader fanaticized his followers with extreme beliefs.
• She became fanaticized about the political movement after attending the rally.
• The group was gradually fanaticized by their charismatic speaker.
• His moderate views were fanaticized over time through constant exposure to radical content.
• The documentary showed how ordinary people can be fanaticized under certain conditions.