déification

Definitions of déification
  1. noun
    the act of worshiping blindly and to excess
    synonyms: culte de la personnalité, exaltation, idolâtrie, vénération
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    type of:
    adoration, vénération
    the activity of worshipping
  2. noun
    the worship given to God alone
    synonyms: adoration, idolâtrie, vénération
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    type of:
    adoration, vénération
    the activity of worshipping
  3. noun
    religious zeal; the willingness to serve God
    synonyms: adoration, idolâtrie, vénération
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    type of:
    adoration, vénération
    the activity of worshipping
  4. noun
    the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god)
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    type of:
    adoration, vénération
    the activity of worshipping
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