Call down and Sanction

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Call down

Call down verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Usage example: I was called down by my supervisor for not catching the accounting error sooner
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Sanction is an antonym for call down in topics: blame, condemnation, find fault with, verbal disapproval.

Sanction

Sanction verb - To give official acceptance of as satisfactory.
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Call down is an antonym for sanction.
Nearby Words: sanctioned, sanctity, sanctioning
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