compliment synonyms

compliment

n.

praise, commendation, felicitation, tribute, encomium, approval, endorsement, sanction, applause, complimentary remark, flattery, acclaim, acclamation, laudation, panegyric, eulogy, adulation, notice, regards, honor, appreciation, recognition, respects, blessing, accolades, kudos, plaudits, veneration, admiration, congratulation, homage, good word, trade-last*, T.L.*, bouquet*, pat on the back*, stroke*; see also flattery, praise 2.

Antonyms censure*, abuse*, disapproval.

compliment

v.

  1. To flatter

    commend, praise, endorse, sanction, acclaim, pay a compliment to, sing the praises of, speak highly of, exalt, make much of, ingratiate oneself with, soothe, charm, applaud, worship, eulogize, glorify, panegyrize, extol, magnify, cajole, fawn upon, toady to, truckle to, laud, adulate, hail, honor, pay tribute to, butter up*, puff up*, hand it to*, pat on the back*, give a bouquet*, stroke*, lay it on thick*; see also praise 1.

    Antonyms denounce*, disapprove of, censure. *

  2. To congratulate

    felicitate, wish joy to, rejoice with, remember, commemorate, send a remembrance, pay one's respects, greet, honor, cheer, salute, hail, toast, applaud, celebrate, pay tribute to.

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