Antonyms for applaud
əˈplɔdap·plaud

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. applaud

   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, approve, delight in, enjoy, esteem, esteem, extol, honor, love, respect, revere, venerate, wonder

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

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. applaud

   Antonyms:
   disapprove, denounce, decry, censure, execrate

   Synonyms:
   laud, praise, extol, approve, eulogize, commend, cry up, magnify, encourage, cheer

Matched Categories

1. • Praise

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. applaud, clap, spat, acclaimverb

   clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

   Antonyms:
   hiss, boo

   Synonyms:
   clap, acclaim, spat, herald, hail

2. applaudverb

   express approval of

   "I applaud your efforts"

   Antonyms:
   hiss, boo

   Synonyms:
   clap, acclaim, spat

How to use applaud in a sentence?

1. Silke Pflueger:

   SoI applaud it, I think its great. Thats what I love about this country.

2. Mark Brnovich:

   A Pima County judge lifted an injunction that was placed on Arizona's abortion statute, we applaud the court for upholding the will of the legislature and providing clarity and uniformity on this important issue. I have and will continue to protect the most vulnerable Arizonans.

3. Clifford Villalon:

   Applaud yourself when you do good each day. You don't get rewarded for every single penny that you share for others, but these pennies when collected can weigh more than the actual weight of 2.5 billion people.

4. Tony Abbott:

   The RET represents a bipartisan solution, and we applaud the Coalition and ALP (Australian Labor Party) for achieving that, it's important that the views of all groups are heard, and that any concerns are addressed with fact and science.

5. Sheriff Rick Staly:

   I applaud the way the motorcyclist handled the situation, after his life was clearly threatened, he lawfully defended himself and then de-escalated the situation.The offender is lucky he was not shot.

How to pronounce applaud?

How to say applaud in sign language?

Words popularity by usage frequency