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Antonyms for congratulations

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kuh n-grach-uh-ley-shuh n or, often, -graj-, kuh ng-

Phonetic Transcription : kənˌgrætʃ əˈleɪ ʃən or, often, -ˌgrædʒ-, kəŋ-

Definition of congratulations

Origin : 1630s, an exclamation conveying a sentiment of congratulation, from congratulation (q.v.).

noun complimentation on achievement, luck

Example sentences :

I call on you, dear Alicia, for congratulations: I am my own self, gay and triumphant!
Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen

I accept your congratulations with pride, and I am glad you approve.'
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

Any but these men of iron would have adjourned for thanks and congratulations.
Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White

"You have got to thank me for it all, Jimmy," Ethel said, when he came to her for congratulations.
Extract from : « People of Position » by Stanley Portal Hyatt

They might have written to him, and have offered their congratulations.
Extract from : « People of Position » by Stanley Portal Hyatt

Then they went into the library, where Professor Wentworth added his congratulations.
Extract from : « Spawn of the Comet » by Harold Thompson Rich

Therefore Clotilde joyfully smiled her congratulations to him as a sincere friend.
Extract from : « Doctor Pascal » by Emile Zola

And by no means all of the time was used in congratulations.
Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

Nellie whispered in my ear as I offered her my congratulations, "We owe it all to you, Roscoe."
Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln

If my candour does not displease thee, accept my congratulations.
Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

Synonyms for congratulations

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