Deification and Dismissal

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Deification noun - Excessive admiration of or devotion to a person.

Usage example: the instant deification by the press of the country's newest war hero

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Dismissal is an antonym for deification.

Nearby Words: deify, deity, deified, deifying

Dismissal noun - The termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily.

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Deification is an antonym for dismissal.

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