Compliment and Oppress

Opposite meaning words

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

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Oppress is an antonym for compliment.

Oppress verb - To make sad.

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Compliment is an antonym for oppress in depress topic.

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