to heroize

Examples

• All

• "When the train of history goes around a curve," said Lenin, still heroized in this country, "some must fall off."

  Fiction book (2001)

• We over indexed on rugged individualism, We over indexed on short termism, and we over indexed on heroizing Jack Welch and GE, right?

  Simon Sinek

• The community decided to heroize the local firefighter for his bravery during the rescue operation.

• Many people heroize athletes who excel in their sports, celebrating their achievements and dedication.

• The documentary aims to heroize the scientists who contributed to the discovery of the vaccine.

Synonyms

G

to glorify

vsto heroize

86 5.2

To make a person or thing seem better and more important than they really are

focuses on notable achievements and acts of courage when portraying someone

I

to idealize

vsto heroize

14 5.8

To think someone or something is more perfect than they really are

portrays achievements and brave actions without claiming total perfection

L

to lionize

vsto heroize

• Literature

5 7.7

Treat someone like a famous person by giving public attention and praise

emphasizes personal achievements and admirable acts instead of mere publicity

M

to mythologize

vsto heroize

3 7.7

To say something was a legend or better than it really was by ignoring faults

highlights actual achievements and courage rather than legendary exaggeration

H

to hero-worship

vsto heroize

1 6.5

Admire someone so much that you think they are perfect

represents admirable deeds and achievements without excessive or blind admiration

V

to valorize

vsto heroize

• Formal

1 8.3

To show that something has value, often by giving public support

portrays their notable achievements and acts rather than granting formal value

A

to apotheosize

vsto heroize

• Literature

9.9

To make someone seem like a god or without faults

portrays real achievements and courage without suggesting divine status

I

to iconize

vsto heroize

7.9

To make a person or thing seem famous and admired by many

focuses on their concrete deeds and moral courage rather than symbolic status

M

to mythify

vsto heroize

8.9

To make someone seem like a hero by praising them too much

focuses on concrete achievements and bravery instead of legendary exaggeration

M

to mythicize

vsto heroize

9.9

To make someone or something seem larger and more special than they really were

stresses real deeds and clear achievements rather than legendary traits

Antonyms

D

to disparage

28 7.7

To speak badly about someone or something to show little respect

How Admired

to deify

7 8.4

to idolize

• US

42 4.9

to heroize

7.9

to celebrate

201 2.1

to honor

• US

796 2.3

to praise

331 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology