Decrying and Friendly

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Decrying adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.

Usage example: the usual decrying remarks about the clothes that the stars wore to the awards ceremony

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Friendly is an antonym for decrying.

Nearby Word: decried

Friendly adjective - Having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest.

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Decrying is an antonym for friendly.

Nearby Words: friend, friendliness, friendship

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