praises

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

Example Sentences

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Barrera, who is a senior adviser to outgoing state Superintendent Tony Thurmond, praises the record of his boss.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Cal Clayton, 20, another fan of the show, praises the production team for choosing beloved "British and Irish talent" to host.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

He praises Ms. Rodríguez with regularity and says she’s doing a “great job.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The commentary might seem overly upbeat, but Morgan Stanley isn’t alone in singing Arrowhead’s praises.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The praises of caseworkers who should have known better infuriated me so much that I had to walk away to calm down.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter