Antonyms for compliments
| Grammar : Noun, verb |
| Spell : noun kom-pluh-muhnt; verb kom-pluh-ment |
| Phonetic Transcription : noun ˈkɒm plə mənt; verb ˈkɒm pləˌmɛnt |
- anger
- blame
- castigate
- censure
- complain
- complaint
- condemn
- condemnation
- criticism
- criticize
- debase
- denounce
- denunciation
- depress
- disapproval
- disapprove
- discourage
- disfavor
- dishonor
- dislike
- displease
- disregard
- disrespect
- dissuade
- forget
- humiliate
- ignorance
- insult
- libel
- neglect
- opposition
- refusal
- refuse
- repel
- shame
- silence
- slander
- upset
- veto
- worry
Definition of compliments
Origin :- "An act, or expression of civility, usually understood to include some hypocrisy, and to mean less than it declares" [Johnson], 1570s, complement, via French compliment (17c.), from Italian complimento "expression of respect and civility," from Vulgar Latin *complire, for Latin complere "to complete" (see complete (adj.)), via notion of "complete the obligations of politeness." Same word as complement but by a different etymological route; differentiated by spelling after 1650.
- noun praise, flattery
- verb praise, flatter
- Nor will I, but by distant civilities, return the compliments of any of my acquaintances.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- Mr. Austin's compliments and would he see Mr. Austin for a few moments in Mr. Austin's room.
- Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
- She received my compliments with a great deal of self-complacency.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- My mother takes very kindly your compliments in your letter to her.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- "Give my compliments to your father," Burke requested courteously.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- His delighted vanity found in it the most insidious of compliments, as she had intended.
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
- No; go through your compliments to the young lady in the meantime.
- Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire
- As I expected, he took it off to show it me better, and to pay his own compliments to it.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- With this not very heroic interchange of compliments we parted.
- Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
- "Helena stays with me to-night—my compliments," said Lady Delacour.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
Synonyms for compliments
- acclaim
- acclamation
- admiration
- adulate
- adulation
- applaud
- applause
- appreciation
- approval
- blessing
- bouquet
- butter up
- buttering up
- cajole
- cajolery
- celebrate
- charm
- cheer
- commemorate
- commend
- commendation
- comp
- confirmation
- congratulate
- congratulations
- courtesy
- encomium
- endorse
- endorsement
- eulogize
- eulogy
- exalt
- extol
- favor
- fawn upon
- felicitate
- felicitation
- give bouquet
- glorify
- good word
- hail
- hand it to
- homage
- honor
- ingratiate oneself with
- kudize
- kudo
- laud
- laudation
- laurels
- magnify
- make much of
- notice
- orchid
- ovation
- panegyric
- panegyrize
- pat on the back
- pay respects
- pay tribute to
- please
- posy
- puff up
- recommend
- regard
- respects
- roose
- salute
- sanction
- satisfy
- sentiment
- sing praises of
- soothe
- speak highly of
- take off hat to
- toast
- trade last
- tribute
- veneration
- warm fuzzy
- wish joy to
- worship
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