idolatry

• Sustantivo que designa la adoración o veneración de ídolos o imágenes como si fueran divinos, a menudo asociada con fervor religioso y devoción hacia algo distinto del Dios verdadero.

A noun referring to the worship of idols or images as divine, often associated with religious zeal and devotion to something other than the true God.

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1. Worship of idolsB2formal

   The religious practice of worshipping physical objects, statues, or images as deities or representations of deities.

   Idolatría

   • The ancient civilization was known for its idolatry of stone figures.
   • Many religions strictly forbid idolatry in their teachings.
   • The prophet condemned the people's idolatry in the temple.

   Sinónimosfetishismiconolatryidol worship

2. Excessive devotionC1formal

   An extreme or blind admiration, love, or devotion to a person, object, or idea.

   Adoración excesiva

   • His idolatry of the celebrity bordered on obsession.
   • The fans' idolatry of the rock star was overwhelming.
   • Modern society often engages in idolatry of wealth and fame.

   Sinónimosadorationadulationcultdevotionhero worshipidolizationvenerationworship

   Antónimosapathyaversioncontemptdisdainindifference