EXTOLS Antonyms

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

• rebuke formally

• express strong disapproval of

• declare or judge unfit for use or habitation

• compel or force into a particular state or activity

• demonstrate the guilt of (someone)

• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

• appropriate (property) for public use

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

• express strong disapproval of

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

• belittle

• lower the value of something

• lose in value

• express a negative opinion of

• spread negative information about