Cry up and Castigate

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Cry up

Cry up verb - To praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively.
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Castigate is an antonym for cry up in topics: praise, acclaim, congratulate, sing the praises of.

Castigate

Castigate verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
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Cry up is an antonym for castigate.
Nearby Word: castigating
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