Plaint and Praise

Opposite meaning words

Plaint noun - An expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment.

Usage example: that taxes are too high is perhaps the most perennial of plaints

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Praise is an antonym for plaint in topics: grief, discontent, accusation.

Nearby Words: plain, plaintive, plaintively, plained

Praise noun - An expression of approval and commendation.

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Plaint is an antonym for praise.

Nearby Words: praised, praising

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