Decrying and Sanction

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

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Sanction is an antonym for decrying in criticize topic.

Nearby Word: decried

Sanction verb - To give official acceptance of as satisfactory.

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Decrying is an antonym for sanction.

Nearby Words: sanctioned, sanctity, sanctioning

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