idolization

Definitions of idolization
  1. noun
    the act of admiring strongly
    synonyms: adoration, idolisation
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    types:
    glorification
    the act of glorifying (as in worship)
    type of:
    admiration, appreciation
    a favorable judgment
  2. noun
    the act of worshiping blindly and to excess
    synonyms: idolisation
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    types:
    bardolatry
    the idolization of William Shakespeare
    type of:
    worship
    the activity of worshipping
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