1. (noun)praise, congratulations, kudos, extolment an expression of approval and commendation Synonyms: praise, extolment, kudos, congratulations Antonyms: criticise, pick apart, knock, criticize
2. (verb)praise offering words of homage as an act of worship Synonyms: extolment, kudos, congratulations Antonyms: knock, criticise, criticize, pick apart
1. praise Praise is the hearty approval of an individual, or of a number or multitude considered individually, and is expressed by spoken or written words; applause, the spontaneous outburst of many at onc Synonyms: praise, acclaim, approbation, compliment, laudation, acclamation, approval, encomium, panegyric, adulation, cheering, eulogy, plaudit, applause, cheers, flattery, sycophancy Antonyms: abuse, contempt, hissing, repudiation, animadversion, denunciation, ignominy, scorn, blame, disapprobation, obloquy, slander, censure, disapproval, reproach, vilification, condemnation, disparagement, reproof, vituperation
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