saluting

The word “saluting” has 3 syllables: sa-lut-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈsæl.jʊ.tɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for saluting?

In the thesaurus, “saluting” has 32 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for saluting

acclaiming
accrediting
adulating
applauding
approving
ballyhooing
belauding
bravoing
celebrating
cheering
clapping
commending
cracking up
deifying
emblazoning
endorsing
eulogizing
extolling
favoring
flattering
glorifying
hailing
idolizing
indorsing
lauding
magnifying
overpraising
praising
recommending
singing
supporting
touting

Antonyms for saluting

admonishing
belittling
blaming
castigating
censuring
chiding
criticizing
discommending
disparaging
excoriating
keelhauling
knocking
lambasting
panning
putting down
rebuking
reprehending
reprimanding
reproaching
reprobating
reproving
skewering
slagging
slamming
vilifying

Meanings of saluting

verb
1. To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something).
2. To act in thanks, honor, or tribute; to thank or extend gratitude; to praise.
3. To wave, to acknowledge an acquaintance.
4. To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.
5. To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify.
6. To kiss.
noun
1. The act of giving a salute.

Example Sentences

The soldiers stood at attention, saluting their commanding officer as he approached.
As a sign of respect, she raised her hand in a crisp saluting motion to the flag.
The students lined up outside the school, saluting the flag during the morning assembly.
The veteran was honored with a ceremony, with fellow soldiers saluting his service to the country.
The crowd erupted into applause as the parade passed by, with many saluting the heroes marching in uniform.

On this page you'll find 57 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to saluting, such as: acclaiming, accrediting, admonishing, adulating, applauding, approving, ballyhooing.

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