Definitions

1. verb

to regard or worship someone or something with excessive or blind devotion

“The pop star’s fans idolatrized her, but it soon turned into an unhealthy obsession.”

2. verb (transitive)

to make or cause to be regarded as a god or idol

“The tyrant idolatrized himself, claiming to be a divine ruler.”

3. verb (intransitive)

to worship or regard someone or something as a god or idol

“The ancient people idolatrized the sun god, building grand temples in its honor.”