OVERPRAISING Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

overpraising

verb

present participle of overpraise

as in praising

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

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Recent Examples of overpraising The result is sometimes overpraising, overprotection, and overindulging children, mixing emotional intensity with economic privilege in ways that breed entitlement. — Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025

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Nixon also responded to a question about the DSA praising Fidel Castro recently on the anniversary of his birthday.

— Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
Mourinho stressed that actions speak louder than words, praising his squad's growing unity and dedication.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of praising

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The audience, which was heavily pro-Bass, eventually started applauding more and more of Raman’s responses.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
That was because the player being replaced — match-winner Will Lankshear — took more than 10 seconds to depart while applauding the supporters.

— George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of applauding

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After the ceremony, Parton wrote Eminem a heartfelt note, congratulating him on the accomplishment and his performance.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Jolly, who’s been campaigning against divisiveness in politics, issued a statement congratulating Avila shortly after Tuesday’s announcement.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of congratulating

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There was only one other visitor, another mother stroking another small head.

— Fran Moreland Johns, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Alongside Cruise feeding and stroking his dying cat while walking around his mansion with his gut hanging out, there are shots of planes readying for battle and collapsing polar ice caps.

— Brent Lang, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026

Definition of stroking

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Multiple reviewers have called out the backside-flattering fit and stretchy material that resists getting baggy after a full day of wear.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
Designed with an ankle-skimming cut and a center seam, the flattering silhouette helps elongate the legs for a streamlined look.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of flattering

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