Hero-worship

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To treat as a hero

    "William hero-worshipped Carling and met him several times with Diana. When Carling visited Kensington Palace for a romantic rendezvous, he gave both the boys a rugby shirt."

  2. 2
    love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol wordnet

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admireadoreappreciateblessblow upboast of

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"William hero-worshipped Carling and met him several times with Diana. When Carling visited Kensington Palace for a romantic rendezvous, he gave both the boys a rugby shirt."

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