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BARBS Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word barbs. (opposite meanings)
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acclamation
nounn
noun

• enthusiastic approval

admiration
nounn
noun

• a feeling of delighted approval and liking

• the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

• a favorable judgment

adulation
nounn
noun

• servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise

applause
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

appreciation
nounn
noun

• understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

• delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)

• an expression of gratitude

• a favorable judgment

• an increase in price or value

approval
nounn
noun

• the formal act of approving

• a feeling of liking something or someone good

• acceptance as satisfactory

• a message expressing a favorable opinion

compliments
nounn
noun

• (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

praise
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an expression of approval and commendation

• offering words of homage as an act of worship

verb

• express approval of

reverence
nounn
noun

• a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

• a reverent mental attitude

• an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)

verb

• regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

commendations
nounn
noun

• an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

• a message expressing a favorable opinion

Alternatives for ACCLAMATION

Alternatives for ADMIRATION

Alternatives for ADULATION

Alternatives for APPLAUSE

Alternatives for APPRECIATION

Alternatives for APPROVAL

Alternatives for COMPLIMENTS

Alternatives for PRAISE

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