Worshipped, from above and below? (7)

I believe the answer is:

deified

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'worshipped' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are past participle verbs, I cannot see how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for deified that I've seen before include "exalted" , "Made into a god" , "Edified, being treated like a god" , "Worshipped as a god" , "Being raised" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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