Applaud and Smear

Opposite meaning words

Applaud verb - To declare enthusiastic approval of.

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Smear is an antonym for applaud.

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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Applaud is an antonym for smear.

Nearby Words: smeared, smearing, smeary

applaud anyone

smear anyone

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