Adulation synonyms and antonyms

ăj'ə-lā'shən

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applause
The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.
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admiration (related)
The sense of wonder, delight, and pleased approval inspired by anything fine, skillful, beautiful, etc.
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criticism (antonym)
The act of making judgments; analysis of qualities and evaluation of comparative worth; esp., the critical consideration and judgment of literary or artistic work
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praise (related)
(Archaic) A reason or basis for praise
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worship (related)
The ceremonies, prayers, or other religious forms by which this love is expressed:
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flattery (related)
Excessive, untrue, or insincere praise; exaggerated compliment or attention
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hero-worship
Intense or excessive admiration for someone regarded as a hero.
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laudation
A lauding or being lauded
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blandishment
A flattering or ingratiating act or remark, etc. meant to persuade
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blarney
Persuasive flattery or kind speech; smooth, wheedling talk; flattery.
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incense
A pleasant smell.
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oil
Oil is a slippery liquid that comes from minerals as well as animal and vegetable fat.
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slaver
One, such as a person or ship, that is engaged in the trafficking of slaves.
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soft soap
Soap in liquid or semifluid form
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derision (related)
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condescension (related)
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disdain (related)
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idolization
The act of idolizing, adoring or worshiping, especially to excess
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abuse (antonym)
Insulting or hurtful language, especially when used to threaten or demoralize:
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Adulation Sentence Examples

  • She expressed disdain at the adulation the industry gives to beauty over talent.

  • Your strong desire for public adulation can become the single driving force in your life.

  • The conspiracy of Cadoudal and Pichegru, after Bonapartes refusal to give place to Louis XVIII., and the political execution of the duc dEnghien, provoked an outburst of adulation, of which Bonaparte took advantage to put the crowning touch to his ambitious dream.

  • It does not deserve the charge of mendacity brought against it by some, though the adulation of others is nearly as injudicious.

  • Demosthenes points out that such adulation is as futile as it is fulsome.

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