Commendation and Censure

Opposite meaning words

Commendation noun - A formal expression of praise.

Usage example: a new novel that has received enthusiastic commendations from most of the critics

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Censure is an antonym for commendation in acclaim topic.

Censure noun - An often public or formal expression of disapproval.

Usage example: a rare censure of a senator by the full United States Senate for misconduct

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Commendation is an antonym for censure in topics: disapproval, praise, acclaim.

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