Opposite of Praise, Antonyms of Praise (Example Sentences)

Type: Verb/Noun

Meaning/Definition of praise: Verb referring to the act of expressing approval, admiration, or compliment; Noun describing the expression of approval or admiration for someone or something.

What is the Opposite of praise?

The Opposite of praise is criticize.

Other Opposites of praise:

Here is the list of all opposites or antonyms of praise:

  • Castigate
  • Nit-pick
  • Read the riot act
  • Find fault with
  • Pan
  • Slate
  • Blame
  • Reprobate
  • Come down on
  • Reproach
  • Lambast
  • Tear into
  • Scold
  • Disapprove of
  • Censure
  • Reprimand
  • Revile
  • Criticize
  • Discipline
  • Conceal
  • Lambaste
  • Tell off
  • Fustigate
  • Reprove
  • Condemn
  • Stick it to
  • Blast
  • Disapprove
  • Pick at
  • Criticise
  • Denounce
  • Admonish
  • Dress down
  • Hide
  • Secret
  • Roast
  • Nit-pick at
  • Reprehend
  • Rebuke
  • Chastise
  • Decry
  • Tongue-lash
  • Chasten
  • Complain about
  • Rip into
  • Attack
  • Rip
  • Pick to pieces
  • Animadvert on
  • Knock
  • Skin alive
  • Slam
  • Denunciate
  • Fulminate against
  • Nag at
  • Discommend
  • Keelhaul
  • Excoriate
  • Scathe
  • Jump on
  • Pick holes in
  • Chide
  • Have a go at
  • Berate

Example Sentences Using Opposites of “praise”:

  1. Instead of criticize, try to find something positive to say.
  2. They chose to condemn his actions rather than praise them.
  3. It’s important not to blame others without evidence.
  4. I disapprove of their decision to cancel the event.
  5. The committee decided to censure the member for misconduct.
  6. She rebuked him for his irresponsible behavior.
  7. The group came together to denounce the government’s policies.
  8. I deprecate the use of violence as a means to an end.
  9. He reproached her for not keeping her promise.
  10. I will do my best to dissuade them from making that choice.

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Opposite of Praise, Antonyms of praise with meaning and Example Sentences in English PDF

Last updated on June 24th, 2023 at 03:19 pm