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idolization Synonyms

Another word for idolization

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• noun (Context 1)

The act or process of admiring, revering, or loving someone or something to an excessive or uncritical degree.

Usage Example

"The public's blind adulation of celebrity figures often overlooks their human flaws."

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adulation
hero-worship
deification
veneration
idolatry
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reverence
adoration
exaltation
glorification
apotheosis

Opposites of idolization

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

denigration
disdain
contempt
vilification
scorn
disparagement
detestation
See all opposites of idolization

• Nearby Words

idol
idolater
idolatry
idolization
idolize
idolizer
idria

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