clapping

NOUN

acclaim

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclamation applause commendation kudos praise rave recognition

STRONG

PR acknowledgment approbation celebration cheering eulogizing exaltation honor plaudits puff strokes stroking

WEAK

pat on the back pat on the head pumping up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blame censure criticism disapproval

STRONG

condemnation debasement denunciation humiliation

WEAK

beratement jeering vituperation

NOUN

plaudits

Synonyms

STRONG

acclaim acclamation accolade cheering cheers commendation hand hurrahs kudos ovation praise raves rooting

WEAK

big hand laudation stamping standing ovation

Antonyms

STRONG

blame censure criticism disapproval silence

Example Sentences

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In that moment, we were happy, we were clapping, we might have even been hopeful.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

"People should seek treatment when they fall ill," he said as he turned to thank the healthcare workers behind him who were clapping.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

They’re clapping for you because you are a hero.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Instead of clapping, his speech prompted loud boos.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

There were new saints from the New Orleans house on the mantel now, cheering and clapping at her, and protection orbs hung from the ceiling.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

clapping

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