Compliment and Defame

Opposite meaning words

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

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Defame is an antonym for compliment.

Defame verb - To make untrue and harmful statements about.

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Compliment is an antonym for defame in topics: praise, inflict libel or slander.

Nearby Words: defamation, defaming

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