Laud and Smear

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Laud verb - To declare enthusiastic approval of.

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Smear is an antonym for laud.

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

Smear verb - To rub an oily or sticky substance over.

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Laud is an antonym for smear in topics: tarnish a reputation, rub on.

Nearby Words: smeared, smearing, smeary

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