Praise and Vilipend

Opposite meaning words

Praise verb - To proclaim the glory of.

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Vilipend is an antonym for praise.

Nearby Words: praised, praising

Vilipend verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.

Usage example: one of those elitists who regularly vilipends popular culture

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Praise is an antonym for vilipend in topics: lessen, depreciate, ignore.

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