deification
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/ˌdeɪɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
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/ˌdeɪɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
the act of treating someone like a god
The deification of the sports star led to a cult-like following.
这位体育明星的神化导致了类似宗教的追随。