Laud and Scold

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Laud verb - To declare enthusiastic approval of.

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Scold is an antonym for laud.

Nearby Words: laudation, laudable, lauded, laudably, lauding

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

Usage example: he scolded the kids for not cleaning up the mess they had made in the kitchen

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Laud is an antonym for scold in topics: reprimand, find fault with.

Nearby Words: scolding, scolded

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