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compliment
Synonyms and Antonyms of compliment
1 an admiring personal remark a woman who does not know how to accept a compliment graciously Synonyms bouquet, kudo Related Words accolade, citation, commendation, encomium, eulogy, homage, paean, panegyric, salutation, tribute, valentine Near Antonyms affront, barb, dart, dig, epithet, insult, put-down, slight, slur
2 compliments pl best wishes please extend our compliments to the chef for a great meal Synonyms commendations [archaic], congratulations, felicitations, greetings, regards, respects Related Words approval, benediction, blessing, endorsement (also indorsement); acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), citation, commendation; adulation, flattery, praise; well-wishing Near Antonyms dig, gibe (or jibe), insult, put-down, taunt
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compliment
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 congratulate, felicitate, hugRelated Words applaud, cheer, commend, hail, salute; extol (also extoll), glorify, laud, praiseNear Antonyms 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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