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Opposite of to express approval or admiration of
“Rose was disappointed in her daughter's exam results and would criticize her at length about it.”
Opposite of to flatter or compliment excessively
“He was a mean person who would constantly insult others due to his own insecurities.”
Opposite of to worship or venerate, usually as part of one's religious beliefs
“He was a bitter man who would blame God for his lot in life.”
Opposite of to compliment someone, especially for an achievement
“If you make a mistake, you apologize. You do not denigrate someone else to get yourself out of a hole of your own making.”
Opposite of to recognize something as valuable
“It is often easy to dismiss issues that do not affect us as being unimportant.”
Opposite of to highly recommend or endorse something
Opposite of to drive spiritually or urge someone on
“I wouldn't want to discourage them, but I would urge caution and some sensible risk assessment.”
Opposite of to provide information about a person or goods and services to influence others
Opposite of to advise as the best course or choice
“The program is designed to dissuade young people from starting with illicit drugs.”
Opposite of to advertise or create publicity for
“He decided to pull his own interview because of their previous interaction which was full of acrimony.”
Opposite of an expression of approval or admiration
“Brendan had nothing but condemnation for his lawyer who was working against his best interest.”
Opposite of excessive, or extravagant, adoration
“He would hurl an insult her way because his ego was hurt after she rejected his advances.”
Opposite of an expression of worship and veneration
“His life was a mess, and he would put the blame on his parents.”
Opposite of the act of lauding
Opposite of enthusiastic and public praise or approval
Opposite of great respect or warm approval for someone (or something)
Opposite of the act of approving or sanctioning
Opposite of high renown or honor attained through notable achievements
“It was an incident that had brought shame to the country and had lowered the name of its people everywhere in the world.”
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 reverence for something or someone
“His treason was considered blasphemy towards his king and country.”
Opposite of compliments on achievement or luck
“To the victors, our sincere congratulations, to the vanquished our equally sincere commiserations.”
Opposite of a recognition of, or gratitude for, an achievement or praiseworthy deed
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