complimenting

VERB

praise, flatter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

applaud cajole commend congratulate endorse extol laud

STRONG

acclaim adulate celebrate charm cheer commemorate eulogize exalt felicitate glorify hail honor magnify please recommend salute sanction satisfy soothe toast worship

WEAK

butter up fawn upon give bouquet hand it to ingratiate oneself with kudize make much of panegyrize pat on the back pay respects pay tribute to puff up roose sing praises of speak highly of take off hat to trade last wish joy to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blame censure criticize disapprove repel

STRONG

anger castigate condemn debase denounce depress discourage dishonor displease disrespect dissuade forget humiliate neglect refuse shame upset worry

WEAK

complain insult libel slander

Example Sentences

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Complimenting Jolie's embodiment of an end-of-career Callas, Erivo says, "She never feels sorry for herself," which is an observation that Jolie thanks her for noticing.

From Salon • Dec. 12, 2024

Complimenting the little frocks my cousins and I wore for Eid, when every other man would consider that frivolous.

From New York Times • Dec. 19, 2020

Complimenting a colleague can be done, but lawmakers and staffers must be watchful of their language, the video says.

From Washington Times • Dec. 3, 2017

Complimenting his vice presidential choice, Trump also reminded the crowd — and Pence — that he could have just as easily picked someone else. “Oh,

From Washington Post • May 29, 2017

Complimenting the mistress of the Irish mansion upon her urbanity, the visitors withdrew, jumped into their carriage, and were driven away as rapidly as they came.

From Curiosities of Impecuniosity by Somerville, H. G.