Applause and Wail

Opposite meaning words

Applause noun - Enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval.

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Wail is an antonym for applause.

Wail noun - An expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment.

Usage example: a transit fare increase that is sure to bring wails from the straphangers

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Applause is an antonym for wail.

Nearby Words: wailing, wailed

female	female applause	female wail
musical	musical applause	musical wail
long	long applause	long wail
dead	dead applause	dead wail
Other adjectives: loud, slow, quiet, dramatic, silent, expected.

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