Praise
Praise verb - To proclaim the glory of.
Sunk
Sunk adjective - Facing certain defeat, disaster, or death.
Both words in one sentence
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Worthy Opponent: The Old Man frequently heaps praise on the tactics and skill of the British, often in the same breath as an utterance of "Tommy bastards", and often while on the point of being sunk by them.
Source: Film / Das Boot
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