Ovation and Ridicule

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Ovation

Ovation noun - Enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval.
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Ridicule is an antonym for ovation in applause topic.

Ridicule

Ridicule noun - The making of unkind jokes as a way of showing one's scorn for someone or something.
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Ovation is an antonym for ridicule.
Nearby Words: ridiculous, ridiculed, ridiculing, ridiculously
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How words are described

mild mild ovation mild ridicule
endless endless ovation endless ridicule
continuous continuous ovation continuous ridicule
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