worship

worship

noun

Definition of WORSHIP

excessive admiration of or devotion to a person <the worship of professional athletes who often turn out to be all too fallible>

Synonyms adulation, deification, hero worship, idolatry, idolization, worshipping (also worshiping)

Related Words adoration, deference, glorification, reverence, veneration; idealization, romanticization; affection, fancy, favor, fondness, like, liking, love; appreciation, esteem, regard, respect; approval

Near Antonyms condemnation, disapproval, disfavor, dislike, dismissal, disregard, hatred, loathing, scorn