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

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

While the Shakhtar fans bounced in one corner, the home supporters played their part in creating a fantastic atmosphere, with everyone clapping and cheering.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

I was genuinely grateful, and yet … it was like coming out of a lake after nearly drowning to be met with clapping that you are alive.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Thoma Bravo, a longtime technology investor, and its founder Orlando Bravo have been clapping back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

When he told the regiment about the first Soviet victories at Stalingrad, the young women all started cheering and clapping.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

clapping

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