buttering up

admiration adulation applause blessing commendation courtesy endorsement homage ovation tribute

acclaim acclamation appreciation approval bouquet cajolery comp confirmation congratulations encomium eulogy favor felicitation honor laud laurels notice orchid panegyric posy regard respects sanction sentiment veneration

good word kudo laudation pat on the back warm fuzzy

blame censure criticism disapproval disregard silence

condemnation disfavor dislike disrespect ignorance neglect opposition refusal veto

complaint denunciation insult libel slander