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DERIDE Antonyms

10 antonyms for deride. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For DERIDE

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
admire

verb

v

verb

• feel admiration for

• look at with admiration

approve

verb

v

verb

• give sanction to

• judge to be right or commendable; think well of

cherish

verb

v

verb

• be fond of; be attached to

commend

verb

v

verb

• express approbation of

• present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence

• give to in charge

• express a good opinion of

• mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship

honor

noun

n

noun

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

• the state of being honored

• the quality of being honorable and having a good name

• a woman's virtue or chastity

verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• show respect towards

• accept as pay

laud

verb

v

verb

• praise, glorify, or honor

praise

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• an expression of approval and commendation

• offering words of homage as an act of worship

verb

• express approval of

respect

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

• a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

• behavior intended to please your parents

• a feeling of friendship and esteem

• courteous regard for people's feelings

verb

• regard highly; think much of

• show respect towards

value

noun

n

noun

• a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

• the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable

• the amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else

• relative darkness or lightness of a color

• (music) the relative duration of a musical note

• an ideal accepted by some individual or group

verb

• fix or determine the value of; assign a value to

• hold dear

• regard highly; think much of

• evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of

• estimate the value of

venerate

verb

v

verb

• regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

Alternatives for ADMIRE

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Phrases (1)

Alternatives for APPROVE

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Alternatives for CHERISH

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Phrases (2)

Alternatives for COMMEND

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Alternatives for HONOR

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Phrases (1)

Alternatives for LAUD

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Alternatives for PRAISE

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Alternatives for RESPECT

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Phrases (1)