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Verb
Example: “Please raise your hand if you know the answer.”
Synonyms: lift
Antonyms: lower
Example: “Do not disparage other people’s work.”
Synonyms: belittle, criticize
Antonyms: praise
Noun
Example: “Her voice was full of reproach.”
Synonyms: criticism, blame
Example: “The minister denounced corruption.”
Synonyms: condemn, criticize
Example: “The teacher rebuked the student.”
Synonyms: criticize, scold
Example: “They hoisted the flag.”
Synonyms: raise, lift
Example: “He got a promotion at work.”
Synonyms: advancement, raise
Antonyms: demotion
Example: “Take the elevator to the third floor.”
Antonyms: stairs
Example: “They live on a farm.”
Synonyms: ranch
Antonyms: city
Example: “There was tea on the rim of the cup.”
Synonyms: edge, border
Antonyms: center
Example: “Her performance was praised for its naturalness.”
Synonyms: authenticity, simplicity
Antonyms: artificiality, pretence
Example: “Public disparagement can trigger legal and reputational risk.”
Synonyms: denigration
Example: “He received commendation for exceptional service.”
Synonyms: praise
Antonyms: criticism
Example: “We walked along the ridge at sunset.”
Synonyms: crest
Example: “They lowered the price to attract customers.”
Synonyms: reduce
Antonyms: raise
Example: “The article exalted him as a hero.”
Antonyms: criticize
Example: “Don’t blame others for your mistakes.”
Synonyms: accuse
Example: “He shrugged his shoulders.”
Synonyms: gesture
Antonyms: explain
/ˈplætfɔːrm/
Example: “The train leaves from platform 3.”
Synonyms: program, chopine, platforms
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