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Contexts ▼▲ Noun Opposite of insulting, abusive, or highly critical language Opposite of an instance of fierce public criticism or opposition Opposite of insulting and offensive language Opposite of a profane or offensive expression used to express anger or other strong emotions Opposite of a disrespectful or scornfully abusive remark or act Opposite of a lengthy and aggressive speech Adjective Opposite of extremely offensive and insulting Opposite of coarse, vulgar or abusive in nature … more ▼ ▲ Noun ▲ Opposite of insulting, abusive, or highly critical language praise approval compliment eulogy exculpation exoneration flattery commendation respect endorsement sanction love happiness kindness mildness sweetness exaltation harmony peace gentleness recommendation acquittal ratification absolution health retreat freeing indorsement citation calm humility compliments politeness admiration glorification acclaim tribute encouragement appreciation adulation calmness defenceUK defenseUS support Noun ▲ Opposite of an instance of fierce public criticism or opposition defenseUS defenceUK argument justification vindication reason reasoning rationale rationalisationUK rationalizationUS explanation reply response rebuttal account premise alibi submission excuse “His defense was that he was only trying to protect himself and his family.” Noun ▲ Opposite of insulting and offensive language flattery compliments adulation praise acclamation accolades encomiums laudation plaudits acclaim approbation approval commendation exaltation ovation salutes tributes applause cheering cheers clapping compliment congratulations respect hurrahs plaudit raves rooting “Her servants showered her with flattery, telling her that her beauty far surpassed that of all mortals.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a profane or offensive expression used to express anger or other strong emotions pleasantry civility gesture levity banter gag wit comment quip remark drollery repartee courtesy witticism jape jest wisecrack sally humourUK humorUS merriment rib crack joke josh squib badinage quirk waggery casual remark friendly remark good-natured remark one-liner passing comment polite remark witty remark “That single pleasantry just made my day.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a disrespectful or scornfully abusive remark or act compliment flattery praise appreciation commendation encomium adulation plaudit acclaim blandishment acclamation laudation sentiment adoration kudo recognition respect acknowledgementUK acknowledgmentUS testimonial tribute extolment flattering remark accolade good word strong praise warm fuzzy buttering up exaltation veneration approbation “They didn't invent whispering for compliments.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a lengthy and aggressive speech panegyric commendation adulation accolade praise flattery encomium compliment credit approval laudation respect endorsement honorUS acclaim acclamation paean exaltation honourUK esteem appreciation approbation admiration extolment applause recognition thanks citation regard tribute brownie points Adjective ▲ Opposite of extremely offensive and insulting approving complimentary eulogistic flattering laudatory panegyrical praising gentle kind nice polite respectful commendatory laudative approbatory positive meliorative approbative Adjective ▲ Opposite of coarse, vulgar or abusive in nature clean decent moral polite pure upright Find more words! 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