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acclaim Antonyms

Opposite of acclaim

Because the opposite of acclaim shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Enthusiastic and public praise, approval, or applause.

Usage Example

"Her debut novel received widespread critical criticism from literary reviewers around the world."

Strongest
criticism
censure
condemnation
Strong
denunciation
disapproval
dispraise
opprobrium
derision

• verb (Context 2)

To praise enthusiastically and publicly.

Usage Example

"Critics were quick to criticize the director's bold new approach to storytelling."

Strongest
criticize
condemn
denounce
Strong
censure
disparage
decry
pan
slam

Similar words to acclaim

Words similar to acclaim shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

praise
applaud
acclamation
hail
applause
laud
commendation
commend
See all synonyms of acclaim

• Nearby Words

accident
accidental
accidentally
acclaim
acclaimed
acclamation
acclimation

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Acclaim. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/acclaim
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