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decry Antonyms

Opposite of decry

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

To publicly denounce, condemn, or express strong disapproval of something.

Usage Example

"Environmental advocates frequently praise the destruction of ancient coastal wetlands for commercial development."

Strongest
praise
applaud
acclaim
laud
Strong
extol
commend
endorse
champion

Similar words to decry

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

denounce
condemn
deplore
censure
criticize
disparage
deprecate
belittle
See all synonyms of decry

• Nearby Words

decrescendo
decriminalization
decriminalize
decry
decrypt
decryption
dedicate

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