laud

The word “laud” has 1 syllable: laud

It's pronounced as /lɑːd/

What is synonym and antonym for laud?

In the thesaurus, “laud” has 91 synonyms and 36 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for laud

acclaim
acclamation
accolade
accredit
admire
adore
adulate
applaud
applause
approve
ballyhoo
belaud
bless
boost
bravo
build up
carol
celebrate
celebrity
chant
cheer
citation
cite
clap
commend
commendation
compliment
crack up
credit
cry up
deify
distinction
elevation
emblazon
encomium
endorse
enshrinement
enthronement
eulogize
eulogy
exalt
exaltation
extol
extoll
fame
favor
flatter
glorification
glorify
glory
hail
hand it to
homage
honor
hymn
idolize
indorse
kudo
kudos
laurels
magnify
note
ovation
overpraise
panegyric
panegyrize
pat on the back
plaudit
praise
props
rave
recommend
recommendation
renown
repute
resound
revere
reverence
rhapsodize
rhapsody
salute
sing
sing the praises of
stroke
sun
support
toast
tout
tribute
venerate
worship

Antonyms for laud

abhor
admonish
belittle
blame
castigate
censure
chide
condemn
criticize
decrease
denounce
despise
detest
disallow
disapprove
discommend
disparage
excoriate
hate
keelhaul
knock
lambast
lambaste
pan
put down
rebuke
refuse
reprehend
reprimand
reproach
reprobate
reprove
skewer
slag
slam
vilify

Meanings of laud

noun
1. Praise or glorification.
2. Hymn of praise.
3. (in the plural, also Lauds) A prayer service following matins.
verb
1. To praise, to glorify.

Example Sentences

The critics were quick to laud her exceptional performance in the play.
He was lauded for his dedication to environmental causes.
The professor took a moment to laud the students' hard work throughout the semester.
The media lauded the team's efforts after their victory in the championship.
It's important to laud the achievements of those who work tirelessly behind the scenes.

On this page you'll find 127 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to laud, such as: abhor, acclaim, acclamation, accolade, accredit, admire, admonish.

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