deifying

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The journalists warning of the dangers of deifying Conway have most often aimed that message at adults.

From Slate • Oct. 19, 2020

“They are not perfect. They are not perfect. We have to stop deifying them,” Mr. Lemon said.

From Washington Times • Jul. 9, 2020

So let’s get to know Jenner as a person, as opposed to deifying her as a plaster saint.

From The Guardian • Mar. 19, 2016

"But it's not just deifying something because it's old," he insisted.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2015

This practice of deifying the dead emperor was called Apotheosis.

From History Of Ancient Civilization by Seignobos, Charles