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11 antonyms for insults. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For INSULTS

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
acclaim

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• enthusiastic approval

verb

• praise vociferously

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

admiration

noun

n

noun

• a feeling of delighted approval and liking

• the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

• a favorable judgment

adulation

noun

n

noun

• servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise

approval

noun

n

noun

• the formal act of approving

• a feeling of liking something or someone good

• acceptance as satisfactory

• a message expressing a favorable opinion

compliments

noun

n

noun

• (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

esteem

verb, noun

v, n

noun

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

• a feeling of delighted approval and liking

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

verb

• regard highly; think much of

• look on as or consider

flattery

noun

n

noun

• excessive or insincere praise

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

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

praises

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• an expression of approval and commendation

• offering words of homage as an act of worship

verb

• express approval of

compliment

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration

verb

• say something to someone that expresses praise

• express respect or esteem for

Alternatives for ACCLAIM

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Alternatives for ADMIRATION

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Alternatives for ADULATION

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Alternatives for APPROVAL

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Alternatives for COMPLIMENTS

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Alternatives for ESTEEM

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Phrases (7)

Alternatives for HONOR

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Phrases (1)