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kudos Antonyms

Opposite of kudos

Pinning down the opposite of kudos 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)

Praise, honor, and acclaim received for an exceptional achievement or contribution.

Usage Example

"The director received widespread criticism from film critics for her bold documentary."

Strongest
criticism
Strong
censure
condemnation
disgrace
opprobrium
blame
reproach
dishonor

Similar words to kudos

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

acclaim
praise
accolade
bravo
congratulations
plaudit
credit
commendation
See all synonyms of kudos

• Nearby Words

kowtow
kryptonite
kudo
kudos
kumbaya
lab
labor

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