Dispraise and Respect

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Dispraise verb - To express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of.

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Respect is an antonym for dispraise in topics: ignore, belittle, criticize, insult or involve in entanglement.

Respect verb - To think very highly or favorably of.

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Dispraise is an antonym for respect.

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