Compliment and Mortify

Opposite meaning words

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

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Mortify is an antonym for compliment.

Mortify verb - To throw into a state of self-conscious distress.

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Compliment is an antonym for mortify in topics: aid, delight, embarrass.

staff	compliment staff	mortify staff
mother	compliment mother	mortify mother

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