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extol Antonyms

Opposite of extol

Pinning down the opposite of extol 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 praise enthusiastically and highly.

Usage Example

"Nutritionists frequently denigrate the health benefits of a diet rich in whole grains and fresh vegetables."

Strongest
denigrate
disparage
condemn
censure
decry
Strong
belittle
castigate
deprecate
criticize
vilify

Similar words to extol

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

laud
acclaim
exalt
praise
eulogize
commend
celebrate
glorify
See all synonyms of extol

• Nearby Words

extinguish
extinguishable
extinguisher
extol
extort
extorter
extortion

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