Antonyms for good word

Grammar : Noun

Definition of good word

As in plug : noun publicity
As in praise : noun congratulations; adoration
As in puff : noun advertisement
As in recommendation : noun advice, approval
As in reference : noun testimonial of good character
As in character reference : noun formal recommendation
As in word to the wise : noun advice to another
As in laudation : noun praise
As in magnification : noun praise
As in compliment : noun praise, flattery

Example sentences :

Our John has every one's good word and every one's good wish.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

However, "influential" is a good word and usual in obituaries, so Bethuel let it stand.
Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln

At least, she spoke about him, and asked me to keep my eyes open and to say a good word for him, when I can.
Extract from : « The Dominant Strain » by Anna Chapin Ray

We are honest people—our neighbours will speak a good word for us—all of them!
Extract from : « The Destroyer » by Burton Egbert Stevenson

And he told me, Grettl'a—he told me 'A good word brings luck!'
Extract from : « Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. » by Charles James Lever

A tough customer was tio Paella, and no one said a good word for him.
Extract from : « Mayflower (Flor de mayo) » by Vicente Blasco Ibez

The only person who had a good word for him was Miss Euphemia Joliffe.
Extract from : « The Nebuly Coat » by John Meade Falkner

"The first thing is to find out a good word," returned Coleman.
Extract from : « Frank Fairlegh » by Frank E. Smedley

No one had a good word for him, and lately he had been flush of money.
Extract from : « Auld Licht Idylls » by J. M. Barrie

Yes, Uncle Reub'; ratiocination is a good word in its place.
Extract from : « Moriah's Mourning and Other Half-Hour Sketches » by Ruth McEnery Stuart

Synonyms for good word

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