glorification
noun/ɡlɔrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #18,030 most common English word
Meaning
the act of representing something as more praiseworthy or admirable than it really is
Example sentence
The film was criticized for its glorification of violence.
Synonyms & related words
- romanticization
- idealization
- celebration
- promotion
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