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plaudit Antonyms

Opposite of plaudit

Pinning down the opposite of plaudit 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)

An expression of praise, approval, or acclaim, especially a round of applause.

Usage Example

"The director received enthusiastic plaudits from film critics for her innovative cinematography."

Strongest
brickbat
censure
criticism
Strong
condemnation
opprobrium
denunciation
disapproval
jeer

Similar words to plaudit

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

applause
accolade
praise
acclaim
commendation
kudos
ovation
tribute
See all synonyms of plaudit

• Nearby Words

platonically
platonics
platy
plaudit
plausibility
plausible
plausibly

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