praise

[preyz] / preɪz /

NOUN

congratulations; adoration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclaim accolade applause appreciation approval cheer commendation compliment cry devotion esteem glory kudos ovation plaudit rave recognition recommendation thanks tribute

STRONG

acclamation approbation boost bravo celebration cheering citation encomium eulogy exaltation extolment flattery glorification homage hurrah hymn obeisance panegyric puff regard sycophancy worship

WEAK

big hand good word laudation pat on the back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blame censure criticism disapproval neglect silence

STRONG

castigation condemnation denunciation disregard disrespect

VERB

congratulate; adore

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admire advocate applaud appreciate celebrate cite commend compliment endorse extol hail honor laud proclaim recommend tout

STRONG

acclaim adulate aggrandize approve bless boost cajole cheer clap dignify distinguish elevate ennoble eulogize exalt flatter glorify puff resound reverence root sanction stroke worship

WEAK

bow down build up cry up give thanks make much of panegyrize pay homage pay tribute rave over sing the praises smile on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blame censure conceal criticize denounce disapprove dishonor disparage disregard hide neglect oppose overlook protest

STRONG

belittle castigate condemn damn debase decrease degrade demote depress disallow discourage disgrace humiliate insult lower prevent refuse shame veto

WEAK

accuse reproach

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Geisel himself admitted he was "naturally flattered" by Helen's praise.

From BBC

Audience member Jason Erickson, 52, praised the performance of the youngest son of David and Victoria, but was surprised that the location wasn't "on the money".

From BBC

Austin’s Police Chief called the scene “chaotic” but praised officers for quickly securing the area and helping victims.

From Salon

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson praised the response by police and rescuers, which officials said took 57 seconds.

From BBC

Catherine said Wales was "very close to our hearts", while Prince William praised the nation's "rich history and wonderful people" in a video of the two published by Kensington Palace.

From BBC

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