Congratulate and Cry down
Opposite meaning terms
Congratulate
Congratulate verb - To express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune.
Usage example: let me be the first to congratulate you on winning the award
Cry down is an antonym for congratulate.
Cry down
Cry down verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.
Congratulate is an antonym for cry down.
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