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MALIGNING Antonyms

There are 11 antonyms of the word maligning. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For MALIGNING

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approving
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• the formal act of approving

adjective satellite

• expressing or manifesting praise or approval

defending
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring

honoring
verbv
noun

• conformity with law or custom or practice etc.

praising
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• full of or giving praise

supporting
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

adjective satellite

• furnishing support and encouragement

• capable of bearing a structural load

applauding
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

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

• express that something is worthy of praise

complimenting
verbv
noun

• a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration

verb

• say something to someone that expresses praise

• express respect or esteem for

endorsing
verbv
verb

• be behind; approve of

• give support or one's approval to

• guarantee as meeting a certain standard

• sign as evidence of legal transfer

extolling
verbv
verb

• praise, glorify, or honor

lauding
verbv
verb

• praise, glorify, or honor

benign
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)

• pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence

adjective satellite

• kindness of disposition or manner

Alternatives for APPROVING

Alternatives for DEFENDING

Alternatives for HONORING

Alternatives for PRAISING

Alternatives for SUPPORTING

Alternatives for APPLAUDING

Alternatives for COMPLIMENTING

Alternatives for ENDORSING

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