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CRITICIZES Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word criticizes. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For CRITICIZES

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compliments
nounn
noun

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

admires
verbv
verb

• feel admiration for

• look at with admiration

applauds
verbv
verb

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

• express that something is worthy of praise

approves
verbv
verb

• give sanction to

• judge to be right or commendable; think well of

commends
verbv
verb

• express approbation of

• present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence

• give to in charge

• express a good opinion of

• mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship

extols
verbv
verb

• praise, glorify, or honor

glorifies
verbv
verb

• praise, glorify, or honor

• bestow glory upon

• elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration

• cause to seem more splendid

lauds
nounn
verb

• praise, glorify, or honor

praises
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an expression of approval and commendation

• offering words of homage as an act of worship

verb

• express approval of

praise
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an expression of approval and commendation

• offering words of homage as an act of worship

verb

• express approval of

Alternatives for COMPLIMENTS

Alternatives for ADMIRES

Alternatives for APPLAUDS

Alternatives for APPROVES

Alternatives for COMMENDS

Alternatives for EXTOLS

Alternatives for GLORIFIES

Alternatives for LAUDS

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