Depreciation and Flattery

Depreciation

Depreciation noun - The act of making a person or a thing seem little or unimportant.

Flattery is an antonym for depreciation.

Flattery

Flattery noun - Excessive praise.
Usage example: a talk show host who is known for charming her guests with disingenuous flattery

Depreciation is an antonym for flattery.

How words are described

political political depreciation political flattery
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