Synonyms of applauds

applauds

verb

present tense third-person singular of applaud

as in praises

to declare enthusiastic approval of

I applaud your decision to take that advanced course

Synonyms & Similar Words

• praises
• hails
• commends
• acclaims
• salutes
• cheers
• lauds
• touts
• endorses
• accredits
• recommends
• cracks up
• approves
• claps
• celebrates
• indorses
• rises (to)
• extols
• doffs one's cap to
• doffs one's hat to
• extolls
• favors
• supports
• eulogizes
• bravoes
• roots (for)
• sings
• idolizes
• flatters
• emblazons
• magnifies
• glorifies
• ballyhoos
• deifies
• belauds
• overpraises
• adulates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knocks
• slams
• blames
• disparages
• pans
• criticizes
• belittles
• admonishes
• chides
• censures
• puts down
• rebukes
• reproves
• reprimands
• reproaches
• discommends
• castigates
• excoriates
• lambasts
• vilifies
• lambastes
• reprobates
• reprehends
• skewers
• slags
• keelhauls