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PRAISE Antonyms

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

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criticize
verbv
verb

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

• act as a critic

blame
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed

• a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

adjective satellite

• expletives used informally as intensifiers

verb

• put or pin the blame on

• harass with constant criticism

• attribute responsibility to

belittle
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• express a negative opinion of

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

censure
verb, nounv, n
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

condemn
verbv
verb

• 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

denigrate
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

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

denounce
verbv
verb

• speak out against

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• announce the termination of, as of treaties

• give away information about somebody

disapprove
verbv
verb

• consider bad or wrong

• deem wrong or inappropriate

disparage
verbv
verb

• express a negative opinion of

insult
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

• a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

verb

• treat, mention, or speak to rudely

Alternatives for CRITICIZE

Alternatives for BLAME

Alternatives for BELITTLE

Alternatives for CENSURE

Alternatives for CONDEMN

Alternatives for DENIGRATE

Alternatives for DENOUNCE

Alternatives for DISAPPROVE

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