messianize

/mɛsɪˈɑnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to attribute or assign messianic or savior-like qualities to something or someone

“The politician was accused of messianizing his image to gain more voters.”

2. verb

to make a person or thing seem or appear as a savior or messiah

“The movie messianized the protagonist, portraying him as a heroic figure.”

3. noun

the act or process of attributing messianic or savior-like qualities

“The messianization of the new product has created a lot of hype in the market.”

Synonyms

  • heroize
  • saviorize

Antonyms

  • demonize
  • vilify