How do you pronounce lionize?

lionize is pronounced as /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/.

🦁lionize

verb

/ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention

The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery.

celebrate, glorify, idolize, praise

ignore, neglect, criticize

lionize a hero, lionize celebrities, lionize leaders

to pursue or harass someone persistently

to move around aimlessly or without a fixed course

To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.

to arouse strong feelings or provoke anger; to cause inflammation in the body

To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.

To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.