deifies
Elevates to godhood
Deifies means treats as a god or elevates to divine status.
Literally, ancient peoples deified their rulers: Roman emperors were deified after death.
More commonly, it describes excessive reverence or idealization: The documentary deifies its subject rather than examining him critically.
To deify someone is to place them beyond ordinary judgment.
Uncritical excessive admiration
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
- cultFervent fringe group
- fanaticismObsessive, unreasoning dedication
- starstruckAwed by celebrity presence
superstar · demigod · immortalize · exaltation · glamorize · idealize · pedestalize · fandom
Sacred ritual table
- prayersReverent petitions to deity
- pilgrimageReligious journey to shrine
- devoteeZealous admirer or follower
- sacredWorthy of reverence
sanctuary · incense · liturgy · ritual · temple · piety · offerings · shrine
Sacred nature or nougat-like sweet
- sanctifyMake officially holy
- prophetDivinely inspired messenger
- saintCanonized holy person
- miracleSupernatural occurrence beyond explanation
revelation · scripture · doctrine · canonization · beatification · incarnation · transcendence · omnipotence
Reverent fear and wonder
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- admirationDeep respect felt
- homageExpression of deep respect
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
esteem · veneration · adoration · respect · fervor · exaltation · glorification · praise
hero-worship
Uncritical excessive admiration
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
- cultFervent fringe group
- fanaticismObsessive, unreasoning dedication
starstruck · superstar · demigod · immortalize · exaltation · glamorize · idealize · pedestalize · fandom · obsession
altar
Sacred ritual table
- prayersReverent petitions to deity
- pilgrimageReligious journey to shrine
- devoteeZealous admirer or follower
sacred · sanctuary · incense · liturgy · ritual · temple · piety · offerings · shrine · genuflection
divinity
Sacred nature or nougat-like sweet
miracle · revelation · scripture · doctrine · canonization · beatification · incarnation · transcendence · omnipotence · godhood
awe
Reverent fear and wonder
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- admirationDeep respect felt
- homageExpression of deep respect
honor · esteem · veneration · adoration · respect · fervor · exaltation · glorification · praise · worship
pantheon
All gods of a religion
deifiesdemonizes
Portrays as evil
vilifies · degrades · debases · reviles · disparages
deifieshumanizes
Makes more relatable
demystifies · secularizes · profanes · disenchants · naturalizes
deifiesdesecrates
Violates something sacred
profanes · blasphemes · defiles · secularizes · pollutes