Flatter and Scold

Opposite meaning words

Flatter verb - To praise too much.

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Scold is an antonym for flatter.

Nearby Words: flat, flatten, flattering, flattery, flattered

Scold verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

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Flatter is an antonym for scold in topics: praise, find fault with.

Nearby Words: scolding, scolded

character	flatter character	scold character
hero	flatter hero	scold hero

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