pedestal Synonyms
Another word for pedestal
• noun (Context 1)
An architectural base, support, or foundation on which a statue, obelisk, column, or vase is mounted.
"The marble bust was carefully placed on a tall stone plinth in the center of the gallery."
• noun (Context 2)
A position of high regard, idealized esteem, or uncritical admiration (especially in the phrase 'put on a pedestal').
"He tended to put his older brother on a throne, overlooking all of his flaws."
• noun (Context 3)
A central supporting column of a table or sink, or one of the two side cabinets containing drawers that support the top of a kneehole desk.
"We chose a round dining table with a single carved wooden pillar to maximize legroom."
• verb (Context 4)
To place, mount, or support on a pedestal, or figuratively to exalt or idealize someone.
"Critics warned against pedestaling historical figures without examining their complex legacies."
Opposites of pedestal
The opposite of pedestal shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: