idolisation

idolisation
noun
1. the act of admiring strongly
Syn: ↑adoration, ↑idolization
Derivationally related forms: ↑idolise, ↑idolize (for: ↑idolization)
Hypernyms: ↑admiration, ↑appreciation
Hyponyms: ↑glorification
2. the act of worshiping blindly and to excess
Syn: ↑idolization
Derivationally related forms: ↑idolise, ↑idolize (for: ↑idolization)
Hypernyms: ↑worship
Hyponyms: ↑bardolatry

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idolizāˈtion or idolisāˈtion noun
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Main Entry:idol

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