Praise and Reproach

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Praise verb - To proclaim the glory of.

Usage example: hymns that praise God

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Reproach is an antonym for praise in congratulate topic.

Nearby Words: praised, praising

Reproach noun - An often public or formal expression of disapproval.

Usage example: a letter of reproach was added to her dossier

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particular	particular praise	particular reproach
single	single praise	single reproach

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Reproach and Praise. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/praise/reproach

Praise & Reproach. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/praise/reproach>.

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