Such things as the textbook controversy, lack of recognition of historical events, and the prime minister's worshipping at the Yasukuni Shrine have caused discord with China.
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Worshipping
Synonyms for "worshipping" (22 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (5)
Noun(5 words)
Strong matches (6)
Noun(6 words)
Related words (11)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adoration, adore, adoring, adulate, ceremonial.
- Sentence evidence is available for worshipping, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "worshipping".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "worshipping"
Keep "worshipping" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "worshipping" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "worshipping", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "worshipping" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
16 entriesadulationceremonial ritedevotionfanatical devotionidol worshipidolizationidolizing fervorliturgical actobsessive adorationpietyprayerreverenceritualritual worshiptemple worshipveneration
Collocations
14 entriescollective worshipdaily worshiporganized worshipprivate worshippublic worshipreligious worshipworship ceremonyworship practiceworship spaceworshipping Godworshipping ceremonyworshipping deityworshipping practiceworshipping ritual
Inflections
7 entriesDerivations
6 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
The question of worshipping at the Yasukuni Shrine is left to the independent judgement of Cabinet ministers.
Source: tatoeba (328032)
God is everywhere but He is most manifest in man. So serve man as God. That is as good as worshipping God.
Source: tatoeba (3530017)
He dreamed also another dream, which he told his brethren, saying: I saw in a dream, as it were the sun, and the moon, and eleven stars worshipping me.
Source: tatoeba (7869217)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "worshipping"?
Closest matches include adoration, adore, adoring, adulate, ceremonial.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "worshipping"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.