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DERIDES Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word derides. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For DERIDES

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respects
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem

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

celebrates
verbv
verb

• behave as expected during of holidays or rites

• have a celebration

• assign great social importance to

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

reveres
verbv
noun

• a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side

• American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818)

verb

• love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

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

Alternatives for RESPECTS

Alternatives for ADMIRES

Alternatives for APPLAUDS

Alternatives for CELEBRATES

Alternatives for COMMENDS

Alternatives for EXTOLS

Alternatives for GLORIFIES

Alternatives for LAUDS

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