applaud | Definition of applaud

Synonyms and Antonyms of applaud

to declare enthusiastic approval of

I applaud your decision to take that advanced course

Synonyms of applaud

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

Words Related to applaud

bravo, clap, rise (to)

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

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

adulate, belaud, flatter, overpraise

Phrases Synonymous with applaud

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

Near Antonyms of applaud

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 applaud

knock, pan, slam