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Idolize vs Idolatry - What's the difference?

idolize | idolatry |

As a verb idolize

is to make an idol of, or to worship as an idol.

As a noun idolatry is

the worship of idols.

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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    idolatry

    English

    Noun

    (idolatries)
  • The worship of idols.
  • The admiration of somebody or something.

    • Related terms

    * idol * idolater * idolatrous * idolatrously * -latry

    Synonyms

    * adoration * reverence * worship

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    Anagrams

    * adroitly * dilatory English syncopic forms English words suffixed with -latry