heroify

verb

Etymology

From hero + -ify.

  1. derived from *ser-
  2. derived from ἥρως
  3. derived from hērōs
  4. derived from heroes
  5. inherited from heroes
  6. suffixed as heroify — “hero + ify

Definitions

  1. To raise someone to the status of a hero by overlooking the person's flaws.

    • In writing about important historical figures, one must be careful not to heroify them.

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