Praise and Slag

Opposite meaning words

Praise verb - To declare enthusiastic approval of.

Usage example: the school volunteers were praised for their excellent work in the reading program

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Slag is an antonym for praise. (British)

Nearby Words: praised, praising

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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Praise is an antonym for slag.

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