Laud and Slag

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Laud verb - To declare enthusiastic approval of.

Usage example: the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel

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Slag is an antonym for laud. (British)

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

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

Usage example: London reviewers slagged off the new play for being another kitchen-sink drama

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Laud is an antonym for slag.

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