(denigrate) 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.”
(commiserate) Opposite of to compliment someone, especially for an achievement
“We commiserate with fellow supporters when their heroes and their particular sporting interest goes down.”
Opposite of to give (someone) one's good wishes when something special or pleasant has happened to them
“I understand their misgivings, but I most strongly disapprove of their opposition to change.”
Opposite of to praise or express approval for something or someone
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 lavishly honor someone
Opposite of to express a favorable opinion of something
“He was an insecure man who would often insult others to mask his own deficiencies.”
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