heroize
her o ize |ˈhi (ə )rōˌīz ˈhiroʊwaɪz | ▶verb [ with obj. ] treat or represent as a hero: the father is heroized for long forbearance.
heroize |ˈhɪərəʊʌɪz, ˈhɛr - |(also heroise ) ▶verb [ with obj. ] treat or represent as a hero: the father is heroized for his long forbearance.