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deify Synonyms

Another word for deify

Choosing another word for deify depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 idolize charismatic tech founders while overlooking their flaws."

Strongest
idolize
worship
Strong
venerate
revere
exalt
glorify
lionize
idealize

• 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 apotheosize the late emperor, erecting temples in his honor across the provinces."

Strongest
apotheosize
Strong
immortalize
enshrine

Opposites of deify

The opposite of deify shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

vilify
demonize
denigrate
disparage
despise
debase
degrade
scorn
See all opposites of deify

• Nearby Words

deice
deicer
deification
deify
deindex
deinstall
deinstallation

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