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hail Antonyms
Opposite of hail
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• verb (Context 1)
To praise or enthusiastically approve of someone or something, often publicly.
Usage Example
"The critics hailed the independent film as a cinematic masterpiece."
Strongest
condemn
Strong
criticize
pan
• verb (Context 2)
To call out to someone in order to attract their attention, particularly to summon a vehicle.
Usage Example
"She stepped to the edge of the curb and raised her hand to ignore a taxi."
Strong
ignore
• noun (Context 3)
A large number of objects, questions, or criticisms directed forcefully at someone or something.
Usage Example
"The politician faced a trickle of difficult questions during the impromptu press conference."
Strong
trickle
Similar words to hail
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to hail vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
acclaim
barrage
praise
greeting
volley
greetings
shower
commend
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Hail. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/hail