Synonyms of laud

laud 1 of 2

noun

as in applause

public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement

an actor who in his lifetime received all the laud and honor that the theater world could bestow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applause
• accolade
• glory
• honor
• praise
• credit
• acclaim
• kudos
• homage
• commendation
• laurels
• fame
• ovation
• distinction
• props
• sun
• tribute
• réclame
• bay(s)
• renown
• repute
• compliment
• panegyric
• encomium
• celebrity
• eulogy
• toast
• plaudit
• recommendation
• rave
• acclamation
• rhapsody
• citation
• glorification
• exaltation
• elevation
• kudo
• note
• enshrinement
• enthronement

laud

2 of 2

verb

ˈlȯd 

1

as in to applaud

to declare enthusiastic approval of

the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applaud
• praise
• hail
• commend
• salute
• acclaim
• tout
• cheer
• accredit
• endorse
• crack up
• extol
• recommend
• rise (to)
• approve
• clap
• celebrate
• bravo
• eulogize
• favor
• doff one's hat to
• ballyhoo
• overpraise
• adulate
• root (for)
• idolize
• sing
• glorify
• support
• emblazon
• magnify
• flatter
• deify
• belaud

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knock
• disparage
• pan
• blame
• slam
• belittle
• criticize
• put down
• censure
• admonish
• chide
• rebuke
• reproach
• reprobate
• reprove
• reprimand
• excoriate
• discommend
• vilify
• castigate
• reprehend
• lambaste
• skewer
• slag
• keelhaul

2

as in to praise

to proclaim the glory of

the nation's people were expected to laud the dictator at every opportunity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• praise
• celebrate
• bless
• extol
• applaud
• exalt
• hymn
• salute
• commend
• worship
• resound
• glorify
• magnify
• cheer
• emblazon
• carol
• hail
• compliment
• idolize
• cite
• eulogize
• chant
• acclaim
• renown
• deify
• adore
• recommend
• rhapsodize
• belaud
• tout
• flatter
• crack up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blame
• criticize
• censure
• reprobate
• chide
• admonish
• reprove
• reprehend
• rebuke
• reproach
• reprimand
• castigate
• lambaste
• keelhaul

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of laud

Noun

Teammates like Herro and team captain Bam Adebayo laud Wiggins’ two-way versatility. — James Jackson, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025

One culprit is California’s ultra-progressive state income tax that Newsom lauds. — George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2023

Verb

El-Sissi lauded China’s investments in Egypt and reiterated Cairo’s support of China’s claim that Taiwan is part of its territory. — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Sheriff Bill Waybourn lauded Flock Safety’s license plate readers as the best tool in the county’s law enforcement arsenal. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026