laud

²laud

verb

Definition of LAUD

transitive verb

: praise, extol

Examples of LAUD

1. He was much lauded as a successful businessman.
2. <the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel>

Origin of LAUD

Latin laudare, from laud-, laus

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to LAUD

Synonyms: accredit, applaud, cheer, crack up, hail, acclaim, praise, salute, tout

Antonyms: knock, pan, slam

Related Words: bravo, clap, rise (to); ballyhoo; approve, commend, endorse (also indorse), favor, recommend, root (for), support; celebrate, emblazon, eulogize, extol (also extoll), glorify, magnify, sing; adulate, belaud, flatter, overpraise; deify, idolize

Near Antonyms: belittle, discommend, disparage, put down; blame, censure, reprehend, reprobate; admonish, chide, criticize, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reprove; castigate, excoriate, keelhaul, lambaste (or lambast), skewer, slag [chiefly British], vilify

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