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past tense of laud
Synonyms & Antonyms of lauded
1
to declare enthusiastic approval of
- the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel
Synonyms for lauded
Words Related to lauded
- approved,
- commended,
- endorsed
- (also indorsed),
- favored,
- recommended,
- rooted (for),
- supported
- celebrated,
- emblazoned,
- eulogized,
- extolled,
- glorified,
- magnified,
- sang
- (or sung)
Phrases Synonymous with lauded
Near Antonyms for lauded
- admonished,
- chid
- (or chided),
- criticized,
- rebuked,
- reprimanded,
- reproached,
- reproved
- castigated,
- excoriated,
- keelhauled,
- lambasted,
- skewered,
- slagged
- [chiefly British],
- vilified
Antonyms for lauded
2
to proclaim the glory of
- the nation's people were expected to laud the dictator at every opportunity
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