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Idolize vs Glamorize - What's the difference?

idolize | glamorize |

As verbs the difference between idolize and glamorize

is that idolize is to make an idol of, or to worship as an idol while glamorize is to make or give the appearance of being glamorous.

idolize

English

Alternative forms

* (UK) (l)

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To make an idol of, or to worship as an idol.
  • To adore excessively; to revere immoderately.

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    glamorize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * glamorise * glamourise * glamourize

    Verb

    (glamoriz)
  • To make or give the appearance of being glamorous .
  • To glorify; to romanticize.
    • Some movies sometimes glamorize criminal activity by making crimninals seem cool.