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word-worship

/ˈwɜːd ˌwɜː.ʃɪp/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa a prática ou crença de venerar as próprias palavras, frequentemente consideradas sagradas ou dotadas de poder intrínseco.

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noun

/ˈwɜːd ˌwɜː.ʃɪp/C2formal
  • ptSubstantivo que designa a prática ou crença de venerar as próprias palavras, frequentemente consideradas sagradas ou dotadas de poder intrínseco.

A noun referring to the practice or belief of revering words themselves, often treating them as sacred or possessing inherent power.

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  1. Reverence for wordsC2formal

    An excessive or reverent devotion to words, their meanings, or their usage, often treating them as sacred or powerful.

    ptCulto às palavras

    • His word-worship led him to spend hours analyzing every phrase in the poem.
    • The cult's word-worship involved chanting specific syllables believed to hold mystical power.
    • Some linguists criticize word-worship as a distraction from practical communication.

    Sinônimosverbolatry