Gird and Praise

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Gird noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.

Usage example: in her farewell speech, the departing governor got in some retaliatory girds at the media

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Praise is an antonym for gird in topics: encircle, make fun of.

Nearby Words: girdled, girdle, girded, girding

Praise noun - An expression of approval and commendation.

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Gird is an antonym for praise.

Nearby Words: praised, praising

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