Approbative and Critical

Approbative

Approbative adjective - Expressing or manifesting praise or approval.

Critical is an antonym for approbative in topics: complimentary, flattering.

Critical

Critical adjective - Given to making or expressing unfavorable judgments about things.

Approbative is an antonym for critical.

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