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applause

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of applause

1 enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval

  • a design for a memorial for the victims of the attack that has received nothing but applause from officials, commentators, and the general public
Synonyms of applause

acclamation, cheer, cheering, ovation, plaudit(s), rave(s), réclame
Words Related to applause

clapping

bravo, hail, hallelujah, hurrah (also hooray), hosanna, huzzah (or huzza)

acclaim, accolade, citation, commendation, compliment, encomium, eulogy, homage, kudo, paean, panegyric, salutation, tribute

kudos, praise
Near Antonyms of applause

boo, hiss, hoot, jeer, raspberry, smirk, sneer, snicker, snigger, snort, whistle

gibe (or jibe), put-down, taunt
Antonyms of applause

booing, hissing

2 public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement

  • a heroic effort by the fire department that deserves the applause of everyone in the city
Synonyms of applause

acclaim, accolade, bay(s), credit, distinction, glory, homage, honor, kudos, laud, laurels, props [slang], réclame, sun
Words Related to applause

celebrity, fame, renown, repute

compliment, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, toast, tribute

acclamation, ovation, plaudit, praise, rave, rhapsody

citation, commendation, kudo, note, recommendation

elevation, enshrinement, enthronement, exaltation, glorification

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