acclaim

The word “acclaim” has 2 syllables: ac-claim

It's pronounced as /əˈkleɪm/

What is synonym and antonym for acclaim?

In the thesaurus, “acclaim” has 96 synonyms and 45 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for acclaim along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for acclaim

PR
acclamation
accolade
accredit
acknowledgment
adulate
applaud
applause
approbation
approve
ballyhoo
belaud
blow horn
boost
bravo
celebrate
celebration
celebrity
cheer
cheering
citation
clap
clapping
commend
commendation
compliment
crack up
credit
deify
distinction
elevation
emblazon
encomium
endorse
enshrinement
enthronement
eulogize
eulogizing
eulogy
exalt
exaltation
extol
extoll
fame
favor
flatter
give a bouquet
give a posy
give kudos
glorification
glorify
glory
hail
hand it to
hear it for
homage
honor
idolize
indorse
kudo
kudos
laud
laurels
magnify
note
ovation
overpraise
panegyric
pat on the back
pat on the head
plaudit
plaudits
praise
props
puff
puff up
pumping up
push
rave
recognition
recommend
recommendation
renown
repute
rhapsody
root
salute
sing
stroke
strokes
stroking
sun
support
toast
tout
tribute

Antonyms for acclaim

admonish
belittle
berate
beratement
blame
castigate
censure
chide
condemn
condemnation
criticism
criticize
damn
debasement
denounce
denunciation
disapproval
disapprove
discommend
discourage
dishonor
disparage
dissuade
excoriate
humiliation
jeering
keelhaul
knock
lambast
lambaste
pan
put down
rebuke
refuse
reprehend
reprimand
reproach
reprobate
reprove
skewer
slag
slam
vilify
vituperate
vituperation

Meanings of acclaim

verb
1. To shout; to call out.
2. To express great approval (for).
3. To salute or praise with great approval; to compliment; to applaud; to welcome enthusiastically.
4. To claim.
5. To declare by acclamations.
6. To elect to an office by having no opposition.
noun
1. An acclamation; a shout of applause.
2. A claim.

Example Sentences

The actor received widespread acclaim for his performance in the new movie.
Her innovative research has earned her international acclaim.
The novel was published to critical acclaim and quickly became a bestseller.
The artist's latest exhibition has been met with universal acclaim from art critics.
The chef's new restaurant has garnered acclaim for its unique and delicious dishes.

On this page you'll find 141 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to acclaim, such as: PR, acclamation, accolade, accredit, acknowledgment, admonish, adulate.

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