Compliment and Sniff at

Opposite meaning terms

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

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Sniff at is an antonym for compliment.

Sniff at verb - To show contempt for.

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Compliment is an antonym for sniff at in topics: mock, sneer.

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