Compliment and Potshot
Opposite meaning words
Compliment
Compliment verb - To express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune.
Potshot is an antonym for compliment.
Potshot
Potshot verb - To criticize harshly and usually publicly.
Usage example: ended the show with an extended rant in which he potshot an array of personages on the right
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Synonyms for Potshot
Compliment is an antonym for potshot in harsh criticism topic.
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