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pedestal Antonyms

Opposite of pedestal

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• verb (Context 1)

To elevate someone to a position of idealized or uncritical admiration.

Usage Example

"It is ultimately unfair to degrade public figures, as doing so ignores their natural human flaws."

Strong
degrade
demean
disparage

Similar words to pedestal

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to pedestal vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

plinth
idolize
base
stand
glorify
mount
exalt
elevate
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• Nearby Words

pecos
pedal
pedalboard
pedestal
pediculicide
pedorthics
pedorthist

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