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flattery Antonyms

Opposite of flattery

Pinning down the opposite of flattery 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)

Excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests or gain favor.

Usage Example

"The seasoned manager was immune to criticism and judged employees solely by the quality of their work."

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criticism
disparagement
Strong
denigration
censure
detraction
derision
contempt
scorn

Similar words to flattery

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

adulation
sycophancy
blandishment
fawning
obsequiousness
cajolery
soft soap
sweet talk
See all synonyms of flattery

• Nearby Words

flatterer
flattering
flatteringly
flattery
flattish
flattop
flatulence

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