DEIFYING Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

deifying 1 of 2

adjective

as in adoring

reflecting great admiration or devotion the deifying descriptions of military heroes that are often published in wartime

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deifying

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verb

present participle of deify

as in worshipping

to love or admire too much materialistic people who deify money

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as in venerating

to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power some ancient pagans deified such objects of nature as trees and rivers

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as in elevating

to assign a high status or value to the sense of entitlement felt by athletes who have been deified all their lives

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Adjective

Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.

— Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The Patriots’ pass coverage without Christian Gonzalez, their atrocious inside linebacker play and roller-coaster special teams, which give any adoring fan a heart attack at a moment’s notice.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025

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Verb

Its magical forest is filled with talking animals, tree-worshipping mystics, scheming functionaries, and the Dowager Governess (Carey Mulligan), an enchantress who commands an army of uniformed coyotes.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
In Jennifer’s Body, Needy (Seyfried) is BFFs with the titular mean girl played by Fox, whose body becomes possessed by a succubus with a taste for teen boys after a botched sacrifice by a devil-worshipping boy band (led by Adam Brody).

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of worshipping

Verb

Jellicle Ball joins that lineage, inviting its audience to experience the joys of the Black and Latino ball scene while venerating its bittersweet roots.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Exquisite dribblers such as Olise need protecting and venerating.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026

Definition of venerating

Verb

As the Tour further builds on these opportunities in 2027 and beyond, his knowledge and experience will be key in elevating broadcast quality and delivering a premier viewing experience for fans.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
The Hollywood guild is giving its national executive director, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, a contract extension and elevating him to CEO.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of elevating

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Swann is a Chicago native who grew up idolizing Carlton Fisk, the Hall of Fame backstop who spent the second half of his career calling Comiskey Park home.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Reading the book feels refreshing — a clarifying antidote to a culture increasingly obsessed with idolizing and leveraging suffering.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of idolizing

Verb

In time, generations of directors and studio execs who came up revering trailblazing path set by 1970s New Hollywood titans like Coppola would come to fundamentally see the sequel in a different light as a result.

— Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
Our history is complex but acknowledging its complexity shouldn't be considered inconsistent with loving our country and revering its founders.

— New York Times, New York Times, 11 June 2026

Definition of revering

Verb

The canals will act as stormwater infrastructure for the island while promoting recreational activity, according to that document.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
An organization with Republican ties has distributed fliers promoting a socialist candidate, an apparent effort to pull support away from Brown.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of promoting

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Her dense imagery, exalting family and the Black communities of her native Columbus, Ohio, made her one of America’s great storytellers in any medium.

— Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Anything that isn’t good – of God – is exalting itself against the truth of God’s all-good nature.

— Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 24 July 2026

Definition of exalting

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