Definition of hero-worship
transitive verb
:to feel or express hero worship for
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First Known Use of hero-worship
1574
hero-worship Synonyms
Synonyms
adore, adulate, canonize, deify, dote (on), hero-worship, worshipRelated Words
appreciate, cherish, esteem, prize, treasure, value; fancy, favor, like, prefer; regard; hallow, respect, revere, venerate; approve, endorse (also indorse), supportNear Antonyms
abhor, abominate, despise, detest, disdain, dislike, hate, loathe; belittle, deprecate, disparage, misprize, put downhero worship
noun
Definition of hero worship
1
:veneration of a hero
2
:foolish or excessive adulation for an individual
Examples of hero worship in a Sentence
He objects to the unthinking hero worship of great athletes by their fans.
once the object of uncritical hero worship, the aging quarterback now faces the derision of his team's fickle fans
First Known Use of hero worship
1713
hero worship Synonyms
Synonyms
adulation, deification, 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; approvalNear Antonyms
condemnation, disapproval, disfavor, dislike, dismissal, disregard, hatred, loathing, scornHERO-WORSHIP Defined for English Language Learners
hero worship
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Definition of hero worship for English Language Learners
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: foolish or excessive admiration of someone
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