| to declare openly, frankly, boldly, and without shame |
antagonize |
| to regard or worship as a god; to idolize |
avow |
| to make or become less in value; to belittle |
besmirch |
| to increase gradually (as the moon) |
deify |
| to stain or tarnish (particularly one's reputation) |
depreciate |
| to provoke the hostility of |
hallow |
| to make holy or sacred; to consecrate |
orate |
| to deliver an elaborate or formal public speech |
wax |
