idolatry

The word “idolatry” has 4 syllables: i-dol-a-try

It's pronounced as /aɪˈdɒlətri/


What is synonym and antonym for idolatry?

In the thesaurus, “idolatry” has 29 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for idolatry along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for idolatry

Antonyms for idolatry

  • condemnation
  • disapproval
  • disfavor
  • dislike
  • dismissal
  • disregard
  • hatred
  • loathing
  • scorn

Meanings of idolatry

  • noun
    1. The worship of idols.
    2. The excessive admiration of somebody or something.

Example Sentences

  • Idolatry was strictly prohibited in the monotheistic faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
  • The archaeological findings revealed traces of ancient idolatry practiced by the civilizations of the past.
  • Throughout history, rulers have often used idolatry as a means of reinforcing their authority and control.
  • The philosopher argued that materialism can lead to a form of modern idolatry.
  • The poet's verses eloquently denounced the societal obsession with wealth and power, labeling it as a form of spiritual idolatry.

On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to idolatry, such as: adoration, adulation, affection, appreciation, approval, condemnation, deference.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • idealize
  • idolatry
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  • puppy love
  • put on pedestal
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  • weakness
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  • wild for
  • woo
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  • worship
  • yearning
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  • zeal

idealization

veneration

  • acclamation
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  • admiration
  • adoration
  • adulation
  • affection
  • amazement
  • appetite
  • appreciation
  • approbation
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  • attachment
  • awe
  • bias
  • deference
  • deification
  • delight
  • devotion
  • enjoyment
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  • esteem
  • estimation
  • fancy
  • favor
  • fondness
  • glorification
  • hero worship
  • homage
  • honor
  • idolatry
  • idolization
  • infatuation
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  • lionization
  • love
  • partiality
  • passion
  • praise
  • preference
  • prejudice
  • props
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  • respect
  • reverence
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  • wonder
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  • worship
  • worshiping
  • worshipping
  • wrath

taffy

  • acclaim
  • adoration
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  • allurements
  • applause
  • blandishments
  • blarney
  • butter
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  • caresses
  • commendation
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  • congratulations
  • endearments
  • fawning
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  • flannel
  • flattery
  • greetings
  • idolatry
  • incense
  • ingratiation
  • overpraise
  • praise
  • regards
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valuing

  • account
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  • admiring
  • adoration
  • adoring
  • affection
  • affectionate
  • amatory
  • amiable
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  • analyzing
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  • dear
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  • deference
  • delight
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  • idolatrous
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  • valuating
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  • venerating
  • veneration
  • warm
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  • wonder
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  • worship
  • worshipful
  • worshiping
  • worshipping
  • zealous

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