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Antonyms for pat on back


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : pat
Phonetic Transcription : pæt



Definition of pat on back

Origin :
  • c.1400, "a blow, stroke," perhaps originally imitative of the sound of patting. Meaning "light tap with hand" is from c.1804. Sense of "that which is formed by patting" (as in pat of butter) is 1754, probably from the verb. Pat on the back in the figurative sense attested by 1804.
  • As in approval : noun good opinion
  • As in kudos : noun praise, acclaim
  • As in praise : noun congratulations; adoration
  • As in recognition : noun appreciation given
  • As in acclaim : noun expression of approval
  • As in brownie points : noun mark of merit
  • As in pat on the back : noun expression of approval
  • As in laudation : noun praise
  • As in magnification : noun praise
  • As in commendation : noun giving of praise; acclaim
  • As in compliment : noun praise, flattery
  • As in credit : noun recognition; trust
  • As in endorsement : noun support, authorization
  • As in laud : verb acclaim, praise
  • As in patronize : verb condescend
  • As in : verb congratulate oneself
  • As in brag : verb talk boastingly
  • As in commend : verb recommend, praise
  • As in compliment : verb praise, flatter
  • As in congratulate : verb compliment on achievement, luck
  • As in credit : verb believe, depend on
  • As in encourage : verb give support; help

Synonyms for pat on back

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