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compliment

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of compliment

1 an admiring personal remark

  • a woman who does not know how to accept a compliment graciously
Synonyms of compliment

bouquet, kudo
Words Related to compliment

accolade, citation, commendation, encomium, eulogy, homage, paean, panegyric, salutation, tribute, valentine
Near Antonyms of compliment

affront, barb, dart, dig, epithet, insult, put-down, slight, slur

2 compliments plural best wishes

  • please extend our compliments to the chef for a great meal
Synonyms of compliment

commendations [archaic], congratulations, felicitations, greetings, regards, respects
Words Related to compliment

approval, benediction, blessing, endorsement (also indorsement)

acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), citation, commendation

adulation, flattery, praise

well-wishing
Near Antonyms of compliment

dig, gibe (or jibe), insult, put-down, taunt

compliment

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of compliment

to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune

  • complimented her on her election victory
Synonyms of compliment

congratulate, felicitate, hug
Words Related to compliment

applaud, cheer, commend, hail, salute

extol (also extoll), glorify, laud, praise
Near Antonyms of compliment

bad-mouth, belittle, cry down, decry, deprecate, depreciate, diminish, discount, disparage, minimize, put down, write off

jeer, mock, ridicule, taunt, tease

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