Commend and Scold

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Commend verb - To put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another.

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Scold is an antonym for commend.

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

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Commend is an antonym for scold in topics: reprimand, find fault with.

Nearby Words: scolding, scolded

dog	commend dog	scold dog
roger	commend roger	scold roger

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