i·dol·ize

(īd′l-īz′)

tr.v. i·dol·ized, i·dol·iz·ing, i·dol·iz·es

1. To regard with great or uncritical admiration or devotion. See Synonyms at revere¹.

2. To worship as an idol.

i′dol·i·za′tion (-ĭ-zā′shən) n.

i′dol·iz′er n.

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	idolization - the act of admiring strongly idolisation, adoration admiration, appreciation - a favorable judgment; "a small token in admiration of your works" glorification - the act of glorifying (as in worship); "the glorification of God"
	2.	idolization - the act of worshiping blindly and to excess idolisation worship - the activity of worshipping bardolatry - the idolization of William Shakespeare

idolization

noun

The act of adoring, especially reverently:

adoration, reverence, veneration, worship.

Translations

Abgötterei

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