Commendation and Condemnation

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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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Condemnation is an antonym for commendation in acclaim topic.

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

Usage example: a condemnation of the war by the conference of bishops

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Commendation is an antonym for condemnation in criticism topic.

past commendation

past condemnation

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