(usually used in plural form "respects") Opposite of polite greetings
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Opposite of excessive praise or approval, often insincere and sometimes contrived to win favor
Opposite of great respect or warm approval for someone (or something)
(usually used in plural form "respects") Opposite of polite greetings
“The customer did not enjoy his meal and overreacted by hurling insults at the chef.”
Opposite of excessive, or extravagant, adoration
“He would hurl an insult her way because his ego was hurt after she rejected his advances.”
Opposite of compliments on achievement or luck
“To the victors, our sincere congratulations, to the vanquished our equally sincere commiserations.”
(usually used in plural form "compliments") Opposite of plural for congratulations or praise
“The fried chicken was soggy and unseasoned. Please give my condemnation to the incompetent chef!”
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 praise or flatter
“She was in a bad mood and would criticize her son endlessly for his shortcomings.”
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