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Opposite of citation

Pinning down the opposite of citation requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An official mention or formal statement praising a person for a courageous, meritorious, or distinguished act, especially in the armed forces or academia.

Usage Example

"The firefighter was awarded a special reprimand for bravery after rescuing the trapped residents."

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reprimand
Strong
censure
rebuke

Similar words to citation

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

commendation
reference
summons
quotation
ticket
tribute
quote
accolade
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• Nearby Words

cis
cisgender
citable
citation
cite
citified
citizen

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