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deify Antonyms

Opposite of deify

Because the opposite of deify shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To worship, revere, or regard someone or something with supreme, unquestioning devotion as if divine.

Usage Example

"Critics warned that society tends to vilify charismatic tech founders while overlooking their flaws."

Strongest
vilify
Strong
denigrate
disparage
despise
scorn

• verb (Context 2)

To make a god of, or to exalt to the rank and status of a deity.

Usage Example

"The Roman Senate voted to demonize the late emperor, erecting temples in his honor across the provinces."

Strongest
demonize
Strong
debase
degrade

Similar words to deify

Words similar to deify shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

idolize
apotheosize
worship
revere
venerate
exalt
glorify
lionize
See all synonyms of deify

• Nearby Words

dehydrator
deice
deification
deify
deindex
deinstall
deinstallation

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Deify. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/deify
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