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lionize

The word “lionize” has 3 syllables: li-o-nize

It's pronounced as /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

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In the thesaurus, “lionize” has 21 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lionize along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for lionize

Antonyms for lionize

Meanings of lionize

  • verb
    1. To treat (a person) as if they were important, or a celebrity.
    2. To visit famous places in order to revere them.
    3. To behave as a lion.

Example Sentences

  • The media tends to lionize celebrities for their every move.
  • He was lionized after winning the national championship.
  • Critics often lionize certain authors while ignoring others.
  • The company tried to lionize its top-performing employees during the annual meeting.
  • Fans lionized the actor for his humanitarian work.

On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lionize, such as: admire, adore, affront, apotheosize, blaspheme, canonize, defame.

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