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commendation Synonyms

Another word for commendation

Choosing another word for commendation 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)

Formal or official praise, approval, or an award given in recognition of notable achievement or service.

Usage Example

"The firefighter received an official praise from the city council for her bravery during the rescue."

Strongest
praise
acclaim
Strong
citation
tribute
accolade
plaudit
approbation
recognition
honor
kudos

• noun (Context 2)

The act of entrusting someone or something to the care, protection, or favorable notice of another.

Usage Example

"The closing prayer included a solemn entrustment of the travelers into safe keeping."

Strong
entrustment
recommendation
committal

Opposites of commendation

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

censure
reprimand
condemnation
rebuke
reproach
criticism
disapproval
denunciation
See all opposites of commendation

• Nearby Words

commend
commendable
commendably
commendation
commensurate
commensurately
comment

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