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OVERPRAISE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Overpraise.

Overpraise - as a noun

Excessive or undeserved praise.

Example: "The piano instructor believes in encouraging her students but avoids any overpraise that might make them complacent."

Overpraise - as a verb

Praise excessively

Example Sentences

"Some parents tend to overpraise their children for every small achievement."
"The teacher warned us not to overpraise just one student and neglect the others."
"He overpraised his friend's cooking skills, even though the meal was average."
"The book was overpraised by the critics, but I found it rather mediocre."
"The company's marketing department tends to overpraise their products."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERPRAISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overpraise is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERPRAISE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is OVERPRAISE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overpraise is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERPRAISE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is OVERPRAISE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overpraise is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERPRAISE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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