Berate and Congratulate

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Berate verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

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Congratulate is an antonym for berate in scold topic.

Nearby Word: berating

Congratulate verb - To express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune.

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Berate is an antonym for congratulate.

friend	berate friend	congratulate friend
character	berate character	congratulate character
hero	berate hero	congratulate hero
people	berate people	congratulate people
Other words: gang, team, harry, player, players, heroes.

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