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salute

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of salute

an expression of goodwill upon meeting

offered a cheery salute as they passed the soldiers on the street

Synonyms of salute

greeting, hello, salutation, welcome

Words Related to salute

ave, hail

amenities, civilities, pleasantries

regards, respects, wishes

Antonyms of salute

adieu, bon voyage, congé (also congee), farewell, Godspeed, good-bye (or good-by)

salute

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of salute

to declare enthusiastic approval of

I salute the idea of healthier lunch options for our students

Synonyms of salute

acclaim, accredit, applaud, cheer, crack up, hail, laud, praise, tout

Words Related to salute

bravo, clap, rise (to)

ballyhoo

approve, commend, endorse (also indorse), favor, recommend, root (for), support

celebrate, emblazon, eulogize, extol (also extoll), glorify, magnify, sing

adulate, belaud, flatter, overpraise

deify, idolize

Phrases Synonymous with salute

doff one's hat to (or doff one's cap to)

Near Antonyms of salute

belittle, discommend, disparage, put down

blame, censure, reprehend, reprobate

admonish, chide, criticize, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reprove

castigate, excoriate, keelhaul, lambaste (or lambast), skewer, slag [chiefly British], vilify

Antonyms of salute

knock, pan, slam

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