Synonyms of applaud

applaud

verb

as in to praise

to declare enthusiastic approval of

I applaud your decision to take that advanced course

Synonyms & Similar Words

• praise
• hail
• commend
• salute
• acclaim
• laud
• cheer
• tout
• endorse
• crack up
• accredit
• recommend
• bravo
• clap
• approve
• rise (to)
• celebrate
• indorse
• extoll
• doff one's cap to
• favor
• extol
• eulogize
• doff one's hat to
• support
• root (for)
• overpraise
• sing
• ballyhoo
• idolize
• emblazon
• glorify
• magnify
• flatter
• belaud
• deify
• adulate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knock
• disparage
• blame
• slam
• belittle
• pan
• criticize
• put down
• censure
• admonish
• chide
• rebuke
• reprimand
• discommend
• reprove
• reproach
• reprobate
• excoriate
• vilify
• castigate
• reprehend
• lambast
• skewer
• lambaste
• slag
• keelhaul