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idolatry Synonyms

Another word for idolatry

Choosing another word for idolatry depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The religious worship of physical images, statues, or objects as though they were deities.

Usage Example

"Ancient prophets frequently warned the people against turning back to the practice of idolism."

Strongest
idolism
iconolatry
Strong
fetishism
Weak
paganism
heathenism

• noun (Context 2)

Extreme, blind admiration, devotion, or reverence for a person, concept, or thing.

Usage Example

"The public's fascination with modern celebrities often crosses the line into sheer adulation."

Strongest
adulation
hero-worship
Strong
deification
veneration
adoration
infatuation
reverence
exaltation

Opposites of idolatry

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

iconoclasm
contempt
disdain
scorn
revulsion
antipathy
See all opposites of idolatry

• Nearby Words

idly
idol
idolater
idolatry
idolization
idolize
idolizer

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