DERISION Antonyms

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

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	acclaim				verb, nounv, n
	noun • enthusiastic approval verb • praise vociferously • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
	admiration				nounn
	noun • a feeling of delighted approval and liking • the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising • a favorable judgment
	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
	commendation				nounn
	noun • an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement • a message expressing a favorable opinion
	esteem				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) • a feeling of delighted approval and liking • an attitude of admiration or esteem verb • regard highly; think much of • look on as or consider
	honor				nounn
	noun • a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction • the state of being honored • the quality of being honorable and having a good name • a woman's virtue or chastity verb • bestow honor or rewards upon • show respect towards • accept as pay
	praise				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an expression of approval and commendation • offering words of homage as an act of worship verb • express approval of
	regard				verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
	noun • (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point • paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) • (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare • a long fixed look • the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) • a feeling of friendship and esteem • an attitude of admiration or esteem verb • deem to be • look at attentively • connect closely and often incriminatingly
	respect				verb, nounv, n
	noun • (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point • the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) • an attitude of admiration or esteem • a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard • behavior intended to please your parents • a feeling of friendship and esteem • courteous regard for people's feelings verb • regard highly; think much of • show respect towards