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Antonyms for canonization
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : kan-uh-nahyz |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkæn əˌnaɪz |
- apathy
- blame
- blemish
- break
- censure
- condemnation
- criticism
- debasement
- degradation
- denial
- denunciation
- depression
- derision
- difference
- disagreement
- disapproval
- disbelief
- disclaimer
- disdain
- disgrace
- dishonor
- disobedience
- disregard
- disrespect
- dissent
- distrust
- doubt
- heedlessness
- humiliation
- ignorance
- ill repute
- imprisonment
- incarceration
- limitation
- lowliness
- neglect
- opposition
- prohibition
- protest
- refusal
- rejection
- reproach
- repudiation
- restraint
- restriction
- scorn
- stigma
- unimportance
- veto
Definition of canonization
Origin :- late 14c., from Medieval Latin canonizationem (nominative canonizatio), noun of action from past participle stem of canonizare (see canonize).
- As in permission : noun authorization, consent
- As in consecration : noun sanctification
- As in OK : noun permission
- As in honor : noun respect
- It gave her canonization, and it gives it to her still, but not the priesthood.
- Extract from : « Modern Women and What is Said of Them » by Anonymous
- Canonization attained, however, all gets to be plain sailing with him.
- Extract from : « The Monikins » by J. Fenimore Cooper
- The deification of heroes changed into the canonization of saints.
- Extract from : « The Writings of Thomas Paine, Volume IV. » by Thomas Paine
- The High-Church party owes him canonization, as I said to the bishop yesterday.
- Extract from : « Phases of an Inferior Planet » by Ellen Glasgow
- In the early ages of the Church there was no special form of canonization.
- Extract from : « Saint Bonaventure » by Rev. Fr. Laurence Costelloe, O.F.M.
- She was eminently worthy of a special commemoration and canonization.
- Extract from : « Miss Ellis's Mission » by Mary P. Wells Smith
- His canonization is solicited, and what is done in order to it, by the king of Bungo.
- Extract from : « The Works of John Dryden, Volume XVI. (of 18) » by John Dryden
- The veneration of the saint is much increased since his canonization.
- Extract from : « The Works of John Dryden, Volume XVI. (of 18) » by John Dryden
- But I would that all saints had as good a claim to canonization as St. Agatha.
- Extract from : « The Lands of the Saracen » by Bayard Taylor
- The fraternity were inclined to claim for him the honors of canonization.
- Extract from : « An English Grammar » by W. M. Baskervill and J. W. Sewell
Synonyms for canonization
- acceptance
- account
- acknowledgment
- acquiescence
- admission
- adoration
- adulation
- aggrandizement
- agreement
- allowance
- anointing
- apotheosis
- approbation
- approval
- assent
- attention
- authorization
- avowal
- blessing
- canonization
- carte blanche
- celebration
- concession
- concurrence
- condonance
- condonation
- confidence
- consent
- consideration
- credit
- dedication
- deference
- deification
- devotion
- dignity
- dispensation
- distinction
- elevation
- empowerment
- endorsement
- esteem
- exaltation
- faith
- fame
- fealty
- freedom
- glorification
- glory
- greatness
- hallowing
- high standing
- homage
- immortalization
- imprimatur
- indulgence
- laud
- laurel
- leave
- letting
- liberty
- license
- lionization
- making holy
- notice
- obeisance
- okay
- ordination
- permit
- popularity
- praise
- prestige
- privilege
- promise
- rank
- recognition
- renown
- reputation
- repute
- reverence
- rubber stamp
- sanctification
- sanction
- stamp of approval
- sufferance
- tolerance
- toleration
- tribute
- trust
- veneration
- verification
- warrant
- worship
- wreath
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