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Opposite of to celebrate, extol, or proclaim the glory of
Opposite of to recognize something as valuable
“It is often easy to dismiss issues that do not affect us as being unimportant.”
Opposite of to compliment someone, especially for an achievement
“If you make a mistake, you apologize. You do not denigrate someone else to get yourself out of a hole of your own making.”
Opposite of to express approval or admiration of
“Rose was disappointed in her daughter's exam results and would criticize her at length about it.”
Opposite of to express a favorable opinion of something
“He was an insecure man who would often insult others to mask his own deficiencies.”
Opposite of to regard with respect or warm approval
“I really disapprove those with an aversion to common etiquette.”
Opposite of to worship or venerate, usually as part of one's religious beliefs
“He was a bitter man who would blame God for his lot in life.”
Opposite of to (excessively) boast about one's accomplishments, qualities, or possessions
Opposite of enthusiastic and public praise or approval
Opposite of high renown or honor attained through notable achievements
“It was an incident that had brought shame to the country and had lowered the name of its people everywhere in the world.”
Opposite of public acknowledgment, praise or appreciation for one's action or idea
“He saw how baseless his hope had been, and he exonerated her from all blame.”
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