DEROGATION Antonyms

• a feeling of delighted approval and liking

• the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

• a favorable judgment

• the formal act of approving

• a feeling of liking something or someone good

• acceptance as satisfactory

• a message expressing a favorable opinion

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

• a message expressing a favorable opinion

• a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

• the location of a planet in the zodiac at which it is believed to exert its maximum influence

• a flock of larks (especially a flock of larks in flight overhead)

• the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god)

• a state of high honor

• a portrayal of something as ideal

• the act of glorifying (as in worship)

• 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

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• show respect towards

• accept as pay

• an expression of approval and commendation

• offering words of homage as an act of worship

• express approval of

• a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

• a reverent mental attitude

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

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

• something given or done as an expression of esteem

• payment by one nation for protection by another

• payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence