Synonyms of lauded

lauded

verb

past tense of laud

1

as in praised

to declare enthusiastic approval of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• praised
• applauded
• hailed
• acclaimed
• commended
• saluted
• cheered
• touted
• endorsed
• accredited
• cracked up
• approved
• recommended
• celebrated
• clapped
• extolled
• rose (to)
• doffed one's cap to
• favored
• indorsed
• eulogized
• doffed one's hat to
• ballyhooed
• supported
• bravoed
• rooted (for)
• emblazoned
• clapt
• idolized
• sang
• flattered
• sung
• magnified
• glorified
• adulated
• overpraised
• belauded
• deified

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knocked
• slammed
• panned
• disparaged
• criticized
• blamed
• belittled
• put down
• censured
• chided
• admonished
• rebuked
• reprimanded
• reproached
• reprobated
• excoriated
• reproved
• castigated
• vilified
• lambasted
• discommended
• reprehended
• skewered
• chid
• slagged
• keelhauled

2

as in celebrated

to proclaim the glory of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• praised
• celebrated
• blessed
• worshiped
• extolled
• applauded
• worshipped
• saluted
• hailed
• emblazoned
• exalted
• hymned
• commended
• blest
• resounded
• cheered
• carolled
• complimented
• cited
• magnified
• acclaimed
• renowned
• glorified
• idolized
• eulogized
• caroled
• adored
• deified
• recommended
• chanted
• belauded
• rhapsodized
• touted
• flattered
• cracked up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blamed
• criticized
• censured
• chided
• reprobated
• admonished
• reproved
• rebuked
• reprehended
• reprimanded
• reproached
• castigated
• lambasted
• chid
• keelhauled