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hymn

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of hymn

1 a religious song

Our Sunday church services always open with a hymn.

Synonyms of hymn

anthem, canticle, carol, chorale, psalm, spiritual

Words Related to hymn

dirge, lament, requiem

Gloria Patri, hallelujah, paean

processional, recessional

2 a formal expression of praise

The documentary on the Shakers is essentially a hymn to the simple life.

Synonyms of hymn

accolade, citation, commendation, dithyramb, encomium, eulogy, homage, paean, panegyric, salutation, tribute

Words Related to hymn

award, decoration, dedication, honor, prize

acclaim, acclamation, laudation

applause, plaudit(s)

bravo, hallelujah, kudo

approval, cachet, compliment, recommendation

Near Antonyms of hymn

censure, condemnation, denunciation, indictment, rebuke, reprimand, reproof

admonition, correction, harangue, lecture, sermon

hymn

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of hymn

to proclaim the glory of

During the honeymoon following the inauguration, newspaper articles seemed to hymn the president's every move.

Synonyms of hymn

bless, carol, celebrate, emblazon, exalt, extol (also extoll), glorify, laud, magnify, praise, resound

Words Related to hymn

adore, belaud, deify, idolize, worship

acclaim, applaud, commend, compliment, hail, renown, salute

chant, cheer, eulogize, rhapsodize

Near Antonyms of hymn

blame, censure, reprehend, reprobate

criticize, reprove

admonish, chide, keelhaul, rebuke, reprimand, reproach

castigate, lambaste (or lambast)

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