Congratulate and Criticise

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

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Criticise is an antonym for congratulate.

Criticise verb - Find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws.

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Congratulate is an antonym for criticise.

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Criticise and Congratulate. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/congratulate/criticise

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