heroify

/hɪˈroʊɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to make someone a hero, especially by giving them a great deal of praise or admiration

“The news of their heroism heroified them in the eyes of the public.”

2. noun

the act of making someone a hero

“Their heroify was celebrated with a grand ceremony.”

Synonyms

  • hero
  • honor
  • laud

Antonyms

  • discredit
  • vilify