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acclaim Synonyms

Another word for acclaim

Choosing another word for acclaim depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Enthusiastic and public praise, approval, or applause.

Usage Example

"Her debut novel received widespread critical praise from literary reviewers around the world."

Strongest
praise
applause
acclamation
Strong
commendation
approbation
plaudits
kudos
adulation
tribute
homage

• verb (Context 2)

To praise enthusiastically and publicly.

Usage Example

"Critics were quick to praise the director's bold new approach to storytelling."

Strongest
praise
applaud
hail
laud
Strong
commend
celebrate
extol
exalt
cheer
salute

• verb (Context 3)

To elect someone to an office without opposition when no other candidate comes forward.

Usage Example

"Because no challengers registered before the deadline, the incumbent mayor was acclaimed for a third term."

Strong
elect
Weak
appoint

Opposites of acclaim

The opposite of acclaim shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

criticism
criticize
condemn
censure
denounce
condemnation
denunciation
disapproval
See all opposites of acclaim

• Nearby Words

accident
accidental
accidentally
acclaim
acclaimed
acclamation
acclimate

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Acclaim. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/acclaim
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