Deification and Vilification

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

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Vilification is an antonym for deification in act of glorifying topic.

Nearby Words: deify, deity, deified, deifying

Vilification noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.

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Deification is an antonym for vilification.

Nearby Words: vilify, vilified, vilifying

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