pedestaling
saying something to the tune of "hey Branden is totally our savior for helping out with the party" would be pedestaling
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pedestalize
when a man takes a woman that he wants and makes her his, then proceeds to hold her in such high and un-realistic esteem that he can no longer have a normal or real relationship with her.
putting her on a pedestal.
putting her on a pedestal.
men commonly pedestalize their wives to try and boost their egos, show off and re-live their mother son relationships
pedestalize by avalancheblanch August 4, 2008
pedestooling
When you keep on placing someone on a metaphoric pedestal. Therefore you think nothing they do is wrong and the person is just the most awesome human being ever no matter what.
Girl and a guy are having a conversation, and during the conversation he keeps on saying how wonderful she is and how amazing she is, ie. he thinks she's too good for him, And the girl says to him "stop pedestooling me".
pedestooling by No.2 the surfer coach October 1, 2010
peestling
An act of failed whistling which sounds more like a father trying to coax his little son to pee. Utterly tuneless and downright annoying. Should be banned at public places and be deemed a CRIME
Pedesting
the act of being a pedestrian, use of one's feet to advance; synonym for walk, derivative of pedestrian
Pedesting by Mister Fro October 1, 2010
Pedestalizer
A pedestalizer (refers to a person—most often a man in modern usage—who habitually places women on an exaggerated “pedestal,” treating them as idealized, flawless, or superior in ways that go beyond healthy respect.
Pedestalizer is known to
Over-idealize women
Sees them as perfect, morally superior, or incapable of wrongdoing.
Ignores individuality
Treats women as a category to be admired rather than as distinct people with strengths and flaws.
Seeks validation through admiration
Often behaves in overly accommodating or self-sacrificing ways in hopes of approval, affection, or acceptance.
Avoids disagreement or boundaries
Engages in imbalanced dynamics
Creates relationships where one side is elevated unrealistically, which can lead to disappointment, resentment, or loss of authenticity.
Pedestalizing behavior can stem from:
Insecurity or low self-worth (believing others are inherently “above” them)
Romantic or cultural conditioning “women should be worshipped” narratives)
Fear of rejection
Ironically, putting someone on a pedestal can backfire—it strips them of complexity and can create pressure or unrealistic expectations. Resulting dehumanitizing.
Pedestalizer is known to
Over-idealize women
Sees them as perfect, morally superior, or incapable of wrongdoing.
Ignores individuality
Treats women as a category to be admired rather than as distinct people with strengths and flaws.
Seeks validation through admiration
Often behaves in overly accommodating or self-sacrificing ways in hopes of approval, affection, or acceptance.
Avoids disagreement or boundaries
Engages in imbalanced dynamics
Creates relationships where one side is elevated unrealistically, which can lead to disappointment, resentment, or loss of authenticity.
Pedestalizing behavior can stem from:
Insecurity or low self-worth (believing others are inherently “above” them)
Romantic or cultural conditioning “women should be worshipped” narratives)
Fear of rejection
Ironically, putting someone on a pedestal can backfire—it strips them of complexity and can create pressure or unrealistic expectations. Resulting dehumanitizing.
Pedestalizer by Elementalology April 28, 2026