Approbation and Detraction
Opposite meaning words
Approbation
Approbation noun - An acceptance of something as satisfactory.
Detraction is an antonym for approbation.
Detraction
Detraction noun - The act of making a person or a thing seem little or unimportant.
Usage example: her inevitable detraction of every new idea is annoying to the other club members
Approbation is an antonym for detraction.
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