Synonyms of congratulate

congratulate

verb

kən-ˈgra-chə-ˌlāt 

as in to commend

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

let me be the first to congratulate you on winning the award

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commend
• cheer
• hug
• compliment
• praise
• applaud
• salute
• felicitate
• hail
• laud
• extol
• extoll
• glorify

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimize
• disparage
• diminish
• decry
• belittle
• write off
• discount
• put down
• deprecate
• depreciate
• bad-mouth
• tease
• ridicule
• mock
• cry down
• taunt
• jeer