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acclamation Synonyms

Another word for acclamation

Choosing another word for acclamation depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Loud and enthusiastic approval, praise, or applause.

Usage Example

"The symphony's premiere was met with wild acclaim from the audience."

Strongest
acclaim
applause
ovation
Strong
praise
plaudits
adulation
cheering
approbation
tribute
Weak
eulogy

• noun (Context 2)

An overwhelming affirmative oral vote by cheers or applause rather than by formal ballot, or an election win occurring when only one candidate runs unopposed.

Usage Example

"With no rival candidates nominated before the deadline, she was elected chairwoman by consensus."

Strong
consensus
unanimity
Weak
assent

Opposites of acclamation

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

denunciation
condemnation
censure
disapproval
booing
criticism
jeering
derision
See all opposites of acclamation

• Nearby Words

accidentally
acclaim
acclaimed
acclamation
acclimate
acclimation
acclimatize

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