hero-worship

/ˌhiroʊ ˈwʌrʃəp/
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Definitions of hero-worship
  1. verb
    love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
    synonyms: idolise, idolize, revere, worship
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    types:
    drool over, slobber over
    envy without restraint
    type of:
    adore
    love intensely
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