Praise synonyms and antonyms
prāz
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praise (related)
(Archaic) A reason for praise; merit.
To represent as worthy, qualified, or desirable; recommend:
The definition of a compliment is the act of giving praise.
elogium
An expression of praise
Enthusiastic praise; acclamation.
The definition of advocacy is the act of speaking on the behalf of or in support of another person, place, or thing.
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Appreciation is defined as feelings of thankfulness.
A book or writing, or an assemblage of these, about the lives of saints
The definition of hallelujah is an expression of praise or thanks or rejoicing (especially in a religious context), or a hymn or piece of church music containing this word of praise.
condemnation (antonym)
A reason or occasion for condemning.
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The time appointed for this service.
The act of praising
An increase in amount, power, etc.
admire (related)
To regard with wonder, delight, and pleased approval
Excessive flattery or admiration.
Formal acknowledgment by a vassal of allegiance to his lord under feudal law.
Approbation; approval:
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The ceremonies, prayers, or other religious forms by which this love is expressed:
Praise; commendation:
giving thanks
The act of praising
Plaudit is defined as approval.
(Intransitive) To engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event.
A gift, payment, declaration, or other acknowledgment of gratitude, respect, or admiration:
A song of joyful praise or exultation.
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To praise highly; compose a eulogy about; extol
To honor (a deity) in religious worship
dedication (related)
(Intransitive) To honor with a wreath of laurel, as formerly was done in bestowing a degree at English universities.
Loud applause or strong approval
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An expression of good wishes.
approve (related)
To be favorable toward; think or declare to be good, satisfactory, etc.
Of or relating to an encomiast.
(Historical) To confer a knighthood on.
Esteem is defined as the perceived worth that someone or something is afforded.
The definition of approval is accepting something or permitting something.
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An expression of warm approval; praise.
The definition of adoration is strong admiration or devotion.
To honor (a deity) in religious worship
To honor (a deity) in religious worship
Warm, glowing praise.
A lauding or being lauded
religion (related)
To honor (a deity) in religious worship
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gratitude (related)
grace (related)
To give approval to; support; sanction
A flattering or ingratiating act or remark, etc. meant to persuade
hand-clapping
An expression of praise
The fawning behavior of a sycophant; servile flattery.
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Regard is defined as consideration or attention for something or someone.
bravos
Plural form of bravo Paid desperadoes or assassins. Wanton mercenaries.
(Intransitive) To increase or become great.
bestow honor upon
To commend
To rejoice triumphantly; exult:
condemn (antonym)
congratulations; adoration
To increase or have the power to increase the size or volume of an image or a sound.
To blow, drive, give forth, etc. in or with a puff or puffs
To honor (a deity) in religious worship
To admire intensely or excessively
(Obs.) To greet; hail
To honor (a deity) in religious worship
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To do or give something in honor of
To eulogize.
animadversion (antonym)
A critical, esp. unfavorable, comment (on or upon something)
denunciation (antonym)
Denunciation is defined as the act of condemning or accusing in public, or giving formal notice of the end of an agreement.
disapprobation (antonym)
An act or expression of condemnation or disapproval, especially on moral grounds.
disparagement (antonym)
An untrue statement that harms the reputation of someone else’s business or product.
dispraise (antonym)
Disapproval; censure.
stricture (antonym)
Stricture is a restriction or sharp criticism.
criticize (antonym)
congratulations; adoration
denounce (antonym)
congratulations; adoration
deprecate (antonym)
congratulations; adoration
blame (antonym)
Responsibility for something meriting censure.
High or hyperbolic praise; laudation
The portrayal of something as being ideal; idealization.
To greet; give salutation to; salute.
Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.
criticism (antonym)
congratulate
censure (antonym)
Censure is defined as to criticize or judge in a harsh manner.
To exalt and honor (God), as in worship
singing the praises of
The act of praising
a big hand
An expression of praise
cum laude
A gesture or movement of the body, such as a curtsy, that expresses deference or homage.
Brilliant or conspicuous success
To love greatly or honor highly; idolize
Flatter is defined as to praise or compliment.
disparage (antonym)
(Obsolete) Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.
sing someone's praises
The act of praising
The act of praising
Advice; counsel
hurrahs
Plural form of hurrah
huzzah(s)
An expression of praise
A show of public homage or welcome.
A statement of an amount owed for food and drink, especially one signed to indicate acceptance of the charge.
To be or become cheerful; feel encouraged
To move (something) to a higher place or position from a lower one; lift.
smile on
To commend
give an ovation to
To commend
To strike together with a sharp sound, as one hard surface on another:
pay tribute to
To commend
give credit to
To commend
put in a good word for
To commend
say a good word for
To commend
To commend
bow down and worship
To commend
pay homage to
To commend
sing-the-praises-of
(Idiomatic) to commend someone's attributes to others
One who actively assists, defends, pleads, prosecutes, speaks, writes, or otherwise supports the cause of another. A lawyer. To speak, write, or otherwise support a cause by argument.
To think well of; understand and enjoy; esteem
rave about
To commend
root-for
(Intransitive) To encourage a favored person, team, or result.
give a big hand
To commend
(Idiomatic) To strengthen.
contempt (antonym)
(Law) Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.
Sanctioning officially, giving authorization or approval to something.
Serving to commend.
The definition of complimentary is something that is free or included in a larger cost.
Of or expressing eulogy; praising highly; laudatory
Offensive to good taste, tactless, overzealous, excessive.
The act of ascribing or being ascribed
dithyramb
In ancient Greece, an impassioned choric hymn in honor of Dionysus
The lesser doxology, which (in Latin) begins Gloria Patri (glory to the Father)
A poem or song composed especially as a lament for a deceased person.
paan
To sanction officially; authorize.
To look on or treat (a person) as a celebrity.
To announce officially and publicly; declare:
The definition of vaunt is to brag.
accuse (antonym)
To prosecute.
The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament
The act of expressing joy or acknowledgment, as for the achievement or good fortune of another.
The act of exalting or the condition of being exalted.
The process of enlarging the size of something, as an optical image.
take off one's hat to
Plural form of congratulation
The act of praising
The act of praising
saying grace
The act of praising
crying up
The act of praising
Shrill, noisy breathing by a horse, caused by a disorder of the air passages
(Intransitive) To speak in a plain and candid way.
To consider or treat with profound awe and respect; venerate:
To favor or endow (with)
extoll
Alternative spelling of extol.
Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.
dislike (antonym)
An attitude or a feeling of distaste or aversion.
Synonym Study
- Eulogize suggests lofty, formal praise in speech or writing, as on a special occasion the minister eulogized the exemplary life of the deceased
- Extol implies exalting or lofty praise to extol the virtues of a new drug
- a widely acclaimed novel
- Acclaim suggests an outward show of strong approval, expressed by or as if by loud applause, cheering, etc. he was acclaimed the victor
- Laud implies great, sometimes extravagant praise the critics lauded the actor to the skies
- Praise is the simple, basic word implying an expression of approval, esteem, or commendation to praise a student's work
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