SESSION 1: PRAISE/ RESPECT/FLATTER

1. PRAISE:

S.NO Word Meaning Antonyms1 ENCOMIUM

(Encomiastic) a formal expression of praise demerit criticism, disparagement,

insult, libel, slander2 PANEGYRIC

(Panegyrize) Formal or elaborate praise. demerit, condemnation, damning,

defamation, vilification3 EULOGY

(Eulogize) High praise or commendation. condemnation, damning,

defamation, vilification4 ACCLAIM

(Acclamation)To praise enthusiastically and often

publicly; applaud.boos, heckles, jeers, vituperation

5 ADULATION To show excessive admiration or devotion to; flatter or admire

abuse, criticism

6 PAEAN Any song of praise, joy, or triumph.

condemnation, damning, defamation, vilification

7 COMMEND(Commendation)

Praise censure, criticize, disparage,rebuke, reprimand, smear

8 PLAUDIT An enthusiastic expression of approval:

denigration, disapproval, hisses, hissing, rejection

9 EXALT(Exaltation)

Make higher in status, power, dignity, honor, wealth, etc. ; praise

highly

condemn, criticize, debase, degrade, humiliate, put down,

ridicule10 LAUD

(LaudatoryLaudable)

Praise condemn, criticize

11 TOUT Advertise in strongly positive terms;

conceal, hide

12 KUDOS Praise; a statement of praise or approval; accolade; compliment:

berate, boo, denounce, disapprove, reject, vituperate

13 TRIBUTE Evidence attesting to some praiseworthy quality or

characteristic

accusation, blame, criticism

14 EXTOL Praise condemn, criticize, decry, discredit, disparage, put down

15 RAVE To speak or write with wild enthusiasm:

condemn, criticize

16 ACCOLADE An expression of approval; praise. criticism

*Alternative forms of words(Verb, Noun or Adjective) are given in the brackets.

*Easy Synonyms for Praise: admire, adore, aggrandize, applaud, appreciate, approve, bless, boost, cheer, clap, commend, compliment, dignify, elevate, endorse, ennoble, flatter, glorify, hail, honor, pay homage, pay tribute, recommend, , sanction,

2. RESPECT

S.NO Word Meaning Antonyms1 VENERATE

(Veneer, Venerate, Venerable)

To regard with high respect, abhor, condemn, despise, detest, disrespect, hate,

2 REVERE(Reverent, Reverence)

Respect or praise. abhor, despise, detest, disrespect, hate, loathe, look down on, scorn

3 DEFERENCE Respectful or courteous regard: disrespect, opposition, rebellion4 ESTEEM To regard highly or favorably;

regard with respect or admiration:abhor, abominate, despise,

disdain, dislike, disrespect, hate, insult, scorn

5 HOMAGE Devotion; abhorrence, despising, disgust, disrespect,

6 IDOLIZE(Idolatry)

Worship vilify

7 HALLOW To make or set apart as holy. To respect or honor greatly; revere.

condemn, curse, damn

8 DUTIFUL respectful; obedient disobedient, disrespectful, irresponsible, undutiful,

unfaithful

*Alternative forms of words (Verb, Noun or Adjective) are given in the brackets.

Easy Synonyms for Respect: adoration, appreciation, approbation, awe, courtesy, dignity, favor, fear, honor, ovation, regard, reverence, testimonial, tribute, worship, abide by, comply with, follow, heed, honor, obey, pay attention, show consideration, show courtesy.

3. FLATTER (Praise someone by artful talk; Negative tone in praising)

S.NO Word Meaning Antonyms1 FAWN

(Fawning)To seek notice or favor by servile

demeanor; Flatterdespise, domineer, ignore, insult

2 CAJOLE(Cajolery)

to persuade by flattery or promises; belittle, bully, criticize, force, insult

3 COAX Respectful or courteous regard: bully, compel, dissuade, force, discourage

4 BLANDISHMENT(Blandish)

flattery or cajolery, insult, offense

5 WHEEDLE To influence (a person) by smooth, flattering, or beguiling words or

acts

belittle, bully, criticize, force, insult

6 INVEIGLE To entice, lure, or ensnare by flattery or artful talk or inducements

deter, discourage, dissuade, prevent, repel, threaten, turn off,

warn7 SYCOPHANCY

(Sycophant) The fawning behavior of a sycophant; servile flattery.

abuse, criticism

8 TOADY Servile Flatterer intimidate, stand tall, domineer, ignore, insult

9 CRINGING Servile or fawning deference. arrogant, authoritative, domineering, forthright

Easy Synonyms for Flatter: adulate, bootlick*, butter up*, court, glorify, massage, oil*, over praise, puff, sell, soften up, sweet-talk*, toady*, work over*