Antonym for the word praise

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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 once. Applause is expressed in any way, by stamping of feet, clapping of hands, waving of handkerchiefs, etc., as well as by the voice; acclamation is the spontaneous and hearty approval of many at once, and strictly by the voice alone. Thus one is chosen moderator by acclamation when he receives a unanimous viva voce vote; we could not say he was nominated by applause. Acclaim is the more poetic term for acclamation, commonly understood in a loftier sense; as, a nation’s acclaim. Plaudit is a shout of applause, and is commonly used in the plural; as, the plaudits of a throng. Applause is also used in the general sense of praise. Approbation is a milder and more qualified word than praise; while praise is always uttered, approbation may be silent. «Approbation speaks of the thing or action…. Praise is always personal.» A. W. and J. C. Hare Guesses at Truth first series, p. 549. [Macmillan & Co. ’66.] Acceptance refers to an object or action; approbation may refer to character or natural traits. Approval always supposes a testing or careful examination, and frequently implies official sanction; approbation may be upon a general view. The industry and intelligence of a clerk win his employer’s approbation; his decision in a special instance receives his approval. Praise is always understood as genuine and sincere, unless the contrary is expressly stated; compliment is a light form of praise that may or may not be sincere; flattery is insincere and ordinarily fulsome praise.

   Antonyms:
   abuse, animadversion, blame, censure, condemnation, contempt, denunciation, disapprobation, disapproval, disparagement, hissing, ignominy, obloquy, reproach, reproof, repudiation, scorn, slander, vilification, vituperation

   Synonyms:
   acclaim, acclamation, adulation, applause, approbation, approval, cheering, cheers, compliment, encomium, eulogy, flattery, laudation, panegyric, plaudit, sycophancy

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1. praiseverb

   Antonyms:
   blame, censure, discommend, reprove

   Synonyms:
   eulogize, laud, commend, honor, glorify, compliment, celebrate, puff, extol, applaud, panegyrize

Princeton’s WordNetRate these antonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. praise, congratulations, kudos, extolmentnoun

   an expression of approval and commendation

   «he always appreciated praise for his work»

   Antonyms:
   criticise, pick apart, knock, criticize

   Synonyms:
   extolment, kudos, congratulations

2. praiseverb

   offering words of homage as an act of worship

   «they sang a hymn of praise to God»

   Antonyms:
   knock, criticise, criticize, pick apart

   Synonyms:
   extolment, kudos, congratulations

3. praiseverb

   express approval of

   «The parents praised their children for their academic performance»

   Antonyms:
   pick apart, criticize, criticise, knock

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1. praisenoun

   Antonyms:
   condemnation, dispraise, disapprobation, disparagement, denunciation, animadversion, stricture

   Synonyms:
   commendation, laudation, approbation, encomium, panegyric, eulogy, applause, laud, acclaim, éclat, plaudit, compliment, acclamation, puff, flattery, worship, homage, glorification, pæan

2. praiseverb

   Antonyms:
   condemn, denounce, disparage, deprecate, criticize

   Synonyms:
   laud, extol, commend, eulogize, panegyrize, applaud, magnify, glorify

How to use praise in a sentence?

1. John Anthony Ciardi:

   It is easy enough to praise men for the courage of their convictions. I wish I could teach the sad young men of this mealy generation the courage of their confusion.

2. Sir Wilfred Grenfell:

   Real joy comes not from ease or riches or from the praise of men, but from doing something worthwhile.

3. Matthew Cooper:

   It’s a difficult operation to do because the organ essentially scars in the [initial] recipient, my hat’s off and kudos to Dr. Veale — even being able to do it technically is worthy of praise.

4. Jean de La Bruyère:

   A heap of epithets is poor praise: the praise lies in the facts, and in the way of telling them.

5. Thomas John Watson, Sr.:

   Praising God is one of the highest and purest acts of religion. In prayer we act like men in praise we act like angels.

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