idolization

Noun

Meaning

the act of admiring strongly

the act of worshiping blindly and to excess

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

adoration idolisation love ardor respect desire regard honor worship praise passion attachment homage devotion affection

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Antonyms

contempt derogation

Hypernyms

worship appreciation admiration

Hyponyms

glorification bardolatry

Phrases with the word

euro idolization asian idolization

Examples

I’m not big on fawning or idolization but the two are largely free of the typical trappings of stardom and money, and instantly approachable, even seven feet up on a stage. Source: Internet

Is not this idolization of race and governmental power which is being pounded into the public consciousness by the radio open heresy? Source: Internet

Or not a idolization of working sick. Source: Internet

The idolization of this woman turned from loyal to creepy. Source: Internet

News reports in 2007 suggested that North Korea spent 40% of its national budget on the "idolization" of leaders. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

idolism idolist idolistic idolize idolized idolizer