Compliment and Vilipend

Opposite meaning words

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

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Vilipend is an antonym for compliment.

Vilipend verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.

Usage example: one of those elitists who regularly vilipends popular culture

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Compliment is an antonym for vilipend in topics: lessen, ignore.

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