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1. word-worship
noun. the worship of words.
Synonyms
- idolatry
- cultism
- devotion
- grammatolatry
- veneration
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Rhymes with Idol Worship
- entrepreneurship
2. devil-worship
noun. the acts or rites of worshiping devils.
Synonyms
- diabolatry
- demonolatry
Antonyms
- miss
- hate
3. worship
noun. ['ˈwɝːʃəp, ˈwɝːʃɪp'] the activity of worshipping.
Synonyms
- fire-worship
- devotion
- apotheosis
- activity
- astrolatry
- diabolatry
- idiolatry
- idol worship
- cultism
- moon-worship
- worship of heavenly bodies
- exaltation
- pyrolatry
- self-worship
- ancestor worship
- supplication
- devil-worship
- idolization
- salah
- selenolatry
- zoolatry
- idolatry
- arborolatry
- salat
- prayer
- hierolatry
- autolatry
- hagiolatry
- tree-worship
- animal-worship
- cosmolatry
- deification
- sun-worship
- latria
- idolisation
- salaat
- praise
- veneration
- heliolatry
- monolatry
- salaah
- demonolatry
Antonyms
- discontinuance
- assembly
- discontinuation
- activation
Etymology
- weorþscipe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. worship
verb. ['ˈwɝːʃəp, ˈwɝːʃɪp'] love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol.
Synonyms
- revere
- slobber over
- idolize
- hero-worship
- drool over
- idolise
Antonyms
- anastalsis
- dormant
- inactiveness
- inaction
Etymology
- weorþscipe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. worship
verb. ['ˈwɝːʃəp, ˈwɝːʃɪp'] show devotion to (a deity).
Synonyms
- reverence
- venerate
- fear
Antonyms
- active
- nonreligious person
- criticize
- disparage
Etymology
- weorþscipe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. worship
verb. ['ˈwɝːʃəp, ˈwɝːʃɪp'] attend religious services.
Synonyms
- attend
- offer
- offer up
Antonyms
- disapproval
- disesteem
- disrespect
- irreverence
Etymology
- weorþscipe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. worship
noun. ['ˈwɝːʃəp, ˈwɝːʃɪp'] a feeling of profound love and admiration.
Synonyms
- love
Antonyms
- sink
- source
Etymology
- weorþscipe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. idol
noun. ['ˈaɪdəl'] a material effigy that is worshipped.
Synonyms
- graven image
- god
- Juggernaut
- golden calf
- simulacrum
- joss
- effigy
Antonyms
- minor
- lack
- stay in place
- follow
Etymology
- εἴδωλον (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- εἶδος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
9. idol
noun. ['ˈaɪdəl'] someone who is adored blindly and excessively.
Synonyms
- heartthrob
- lead
- principal
- matinee idol
Antonyms
- concrete
Etymology
- εἴδωλον (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- εἶδος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
10. idol
noun. ['ˈaɪdəl'] an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept.
Synonyms
- paragon
- gold standard
- beau ideal
- ideal
Antonyms
- deficit
- unimportant
- imperfection
- perfect
Etymology
- εἴδωλον (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- εἶδος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
Sentences with idol-worship
1. Noun Phrase
John Calvin and his Reformed Christians, however, believed that the crucifix and other forms of religious art could lead to idol worship.
2. Noun Phrase
So the question isn't whether or not Christianity permits idol worship, but how that prohibition applies to modern, Western Christians who are not given to practice idolatrous rituals as did many ancient religions.
3. Noun Phrase
The notion of Islamic tombs is often controversial because of Islam's emphasis on avoiding anything close to idol worship.
4. Noun Phrase
Sikhs reject many religious rituals like fasting, pilgrimages and idol worship, emphasize normal family life and the equality of women.