Applauding and Critical

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Applauding

Applauding adjective - Expressing approval.
Usage example: a student encouraged by his teacher's applauding comments
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Critical is an antonym for applauding.
Nearby Word: applauded

Critical

Critical adjective - Given to making or expressing unfavorable judgments about things.
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Antonyms for Critical
Applauding is an antonym for critical.
Nearby Words: criticize, criticise, criticism, critic, critically
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