Adulation and Slur

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Adulation noun - Excessive admiration of or devotion to a person.

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Slur is an antonym for adulation.

Nearby Word: adulatory

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

Usage example: she brushed off the sexist slurs and proceeded to go about her business

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Adulation is an antonym for slur.

Nearby Words: slurred, slurring, slurping

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