Opposite of formal or official praise or acknowledgment
Opposite of the act of lauding
Opposite of the act of approving or sanctioning
Opposite of great respect or warm approval for someone (or something)
Opposite of an honorable mention or commendation, especially in an official report
Opposite of the act of endorsing something, usually by being complimentary
“He studied divinity, and only the dissuasion from friends kept him from entering the ministry.”
Opposite of public acknowledgment, praise or appreciation for one's action or idea
“He saw how baseless his hope had been, and he exonerated her from all blame.”
Opposite of an idea or plan put forward for consideration
Opposite of support, endorsement or encouragement provided to someone in their efforts
Opposite of a religious prayer, especially said in thanks
“He muttered a quiet malediction, pulled off his gloves, and dug his dagger into the center of the pentagon.”
Opposite of compliments on achievement or luck
“To the victors, our sincere congratulations, to the vanquished our equally sincere commiserations.”
Opposite of an expression of praise or admiration
“His words offended her and she took them as an insult to her very being.”
Opposite of a recognition of, or gratitude for, an achievement or praiseworthy deed
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