hero worship
noun [U]Definition
› a feeling of extreme admiration for someone, imagining that they have qualities or abilities that are better than anyone else'sShowing respect and admiration hero-worship /ˈhɪə.rəʊˌwɜː.ʃɪp/
/ˈhɪr.oʊˌwɝː-/ verb [T] (plural -pp- or US also -p-) › She hero-worshipped her elder brother, and she was devastated when he died.Showing respect and admiration
/ˈhɪr.oʊˌwɝː-/ verb [T] (plural -pp- or US also -p-) › She hero-worshipped her elder brother, and she was devastated when he died.Showing respect and admiration(Definition of hero worship noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- admiration noun
- admire verb
- admiring adjective
- awe noun
- awestruck adjective
- homage noun
- honorific adjective
- honour noun (RESPECT)
- honour verb (RESPECT)
- idolize verb
- impress verb
- know your place idiom
- kowtow verb
- pay your respects idiom
- respectful adjective (ADMIRATION)
- salute noun (PRAISE)
- salute noun (SHOW OF RESPECT)
- salute verb (PRAISE)
- sb deserves a medal idiom
- sit at the feet of sb idiom
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