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SCOLDING Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word scolding. (opposite meanings)
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accolade
nounn
noun

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

admiration
nounn
noun

• a feeling of delighted approval and liking

• the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

• a favorable judgment

adulation
nounn
noun

• servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise

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

compliment
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration

verb

• say something to someone that expresses praise

• express respect or esteem for

endorsement
nounn
noun

• a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)

• a speech seconding a motion

• formal and explicit approval

• a signature that validates something

• the act of endorsing

praise
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an expression of approval and commendation

• offering words of homage as an act of worship

verb

• express approval of

Alternatives for ACCOLADE

Alternatives for ADMIRATION

Alternatives for ADULATION

Alternatives for APPRECIATION

Alternatives for APPROVAL

Alternatives for COMMENDATION

Alternatives for COMPLIMENT

Alternatives for ENDORSEMENT

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