Vocabuilder_Insult&Praise

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  1. abase
    cause to feel shame
  2. debase
    make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance
  3. demean
    reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
  4. denounce
    speak out against
  5. denigrate
    attack the good name and reputation of someone
  6. belittle
    cause to seem lesser or inferior
  7. inveigh
    complain bitterly
  8. revile
    spread negative information about
  9. slur
    utter indistinctly
  10. fulminate
    cause to explode violently and with loud noise
  11. lambaste
    censure severely or angrily
  12. decry
    express strong disapproval of
  13. deprecate
    express strong disapproval of; deplore
  14. disparage
    express a negative opinion of
  15. laud
    praise, glorify, or honor
  16. exalt
    praise, glorify, or honor
  17. extol
    praise, glorify, or honor
  18. glorify
    praise or honor
  19. tout
    advertise in strongly positive terms
  20. acclaim
    enthusiastic approval
  21. kudos
    an expression of approval and commendation
  22. plaudit
    enthusiastic approval
  23. eulogy
    a formal expression of praise for someone who has died
  24. homage
    respectful deference
  25. esteem
    the condition of being honored
  26. encomium
    a formal expression of praise
  27. panegyric
    formally expressing praise
  28. cachet
    an indication of approved or superior status
  29. obloquy
    state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
  30. invective
    abusive language used to express blame or censure
  31. opprobrium
    a state of extreme dishonor
  32. aspersion
    a disparaging remark
  33. slur
    utter indistinctly
  34. affront
    a deliberately offensive act
  35. slight
    small in quantity or degree
  36. ignominy
    a state of dishonor
  37. indignity
    an affront to one's self-esteem
  38. slanderous
    harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
  39. abusive
    characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
  40. derogatory
    expressive of low opinion
  41. ignominious
    deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
  42. scurrilous
    expressing offensive, insulting, or scandalous criticism
  43. encomiastic
    formally expressing praise
  44. eulogistic
    formally expressing praise
  45. slander
    words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
  46. detraction
    a petty disparagement
  47. calumny
    a false accusation of an offense
  48. estimable
    deserving of respect or high regard
  49. commendable
    worthy of high praise
  50. meritorious
    deserving reward or praise
  51. titan
    a person of exceptional importance and reputation
  52. idolatry
    the worship of objects or images as gods
  53. paean
    a hymn of praise
  54. obeisance
    bending the head or body in reverence or submission
  55. fete
    an elaborate party, often outdoors
  56. sublime
    of high moral or intellectual value
  57. ovation
    enthusiastic recognition
  58. Dias
    Portuguese explorer who in 1488 was the first European to get round the Cape of Good Hope (thus establishing a sea route from the Atlantic to Asia) (1450-1500)
  59. rostrum
    a platform raised above the surrounding level
  60. stature
    the height of a standing person
  61. censorious
    harshly critical or expressing censure
  62. traduce
    speak unfavorably about
  63. pejorative
    expressing disapproval
  64. catcall
    a cry expressing disapproval
  65. libel
    a false and malicious publication
  66. umbrage
    a feeling of anger caused by being offended
  67. heckler
    someone who tries to embarrass you with gibes and objections
Created on 一月 14, 2014

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