OVERPRAISED Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

overpraised

verb

past tense of overpraise

as in praised

to praise too much proud parents are likely to overpraise their children for their earnest efforts at making handicrafts

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Conor Fitzpatrick, an attorney with the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, which brought the lawsuit, praised the ruling.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
The girls’ mother, Stephanie Soares, praised Legaspi and Feir for helping to motivate her daughters, as Naya has adjusted to using her prosthetic foot and Milayna has spent time outside of her wheelchair for the first time in her life.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of praised

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The transformation of the Madison plant was also applauded by the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners and Madison Mayor William Phillips.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026
His return was widely applauded by fans years after he was dropped for reasons that were never publicly explained either to him or to viewers.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of applauded

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The music department, as well as Courcol’s lively directing and writing, must be commended for scenes of the brass ensemble playing and rehearsing, in a constantly dynamic interaction with dialogue.

— Caspar Salmon, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Lyne commended the Chicago actor specifically for a scene partway into the movie, when Lane’s Connie is deep into her affair but Gere’s Edward only has vague suspicions.

— Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of commended

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In a statement sent to Variety in March, Parton congratulated Cyrus on the anniversary special.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
In the comments, fans congratulated Aly on her Broadway debut while others shared their disappointment over not being able to see the duo live.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of congratulated

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Trump was flattered into joining Benjamin Netanyahu in attacking Iran, where former presidents had the intelligence to refuse his appeals.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
Curry processed the sentiment, flattered by the validation in their gratitude.

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of flattered

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