Admire and Smear

Opposite meaning words

Admire verb - To think very highly or favorably of.

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Smear is an antonym for admire.

Smear verb - To make untrue and harmful statements about.

Usage example: he is willing to smear his opponent if doing so would win the election

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Admire is an antonym for smear.

Nearby Words: smeared, smearing, smeary

admire sister

smear sister

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