Decry and Puff

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

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Puff is an antonym for decry.

Puff verb - To praise too much.

Usage example: a talk show host who can be counted on to puff up the celebrities who readily consent to be interviewed

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Decry is an antonym for puff.

Nearby Words: puffed, puffy, puffery, puffing

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