What are some opposite words for extol?

Antonyms for extol
ɪkˈstoʊl, -ˈstɒlex·tol

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  1. extolverb

    Synonyms:
    belaud, flatter

  2. extolverb

    to praise; to make high

    Synonyms:
    belaud, flatter

English Synonyms and Antonyms0.0 / 0 votes

  1. extol

    In the old sense of wonder, admire is practically obsolete; the word now expresses a delight and approval, in which the element of wonder unconsciously mingles. We admire beauty in nature and art, delight in the innocent happiness of children, enjoy books or society, a walk or a dinner. We approve what is excellent, applaud heroic deeds, esteem the good, love our friends. We honor and respect noble character wherever found; we revere and venerate it in the aged. We extol the goodness and adore the majesty and power of God.

    Antonyms:
    abhor, abominate, contemn, despise, detest, dislike, execrate, hate, ridicule, scorn

    Synonyms:
    admire, adore, applaud, approve, delight in, enjoy, esteem, esteem, honor, love, respect, revere, venerate, wonder

    Preposition:
    Admire at may still very rarely be found in the old sense of wonder at.

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  1. laud, extol, exalt, glorify, proclaimverb

    praise, glorify, or honor

    "extol the virtues of one's children"; "glorify one's spouse's cooking"

    Synonyms:
    enliven, laud, invigorate, proclaim, thrill, transfigure, predicate, exalt, tickle pink, animate, exclaim, promulgate, inspire, exhilarate, inebriate, glorify, spiritualize, beatify

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  1. extolverb

    Synonyms:
    eulogize, praise, laud, exalt

How to use extol in a sentence?

  1. Mewa Ramgobin:

    For us in South Africa, we have a kind of responsibility not to extol the virtues of Gandhi, but to find out whether we can use those values to transform our country.

  2. Joseph Smith Jr.:

    The man who willeth to do well... we should extol his virtues and speak not of his faults behind his back.

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