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Antonyms for pat on back
Grammar : Noun, verb |
Spell : pat |
Phonetic Transcription : pæt |
- abhor
- abuse
- anger
- annoy
- antagonize
- be humble
- be modest
- be quiet
- beratement
- blame
- block
- cash
- castigate
- castigation
- cease
- censure
- commiserate
- complain
- complaint
- conceal
- condemn
- condemnation
- confuse
- contend
- criticism
- criticize
- dampen
- debase
- debasement
- decrease
- deject
- denial
- denounce
- denunciation
- deny
- deprecate
- depress
- depression
- despise
- deter
- detest
- disacknowledgement
- disagree
- disallow
- disapproval
- disapprove
- disbelief
- disbelieve
- discard
- disclaimer
- discourage
- discouragement
- discredit
- disfavor
- dishearten
- dishonor
- dislike
- dispirit
- displease
- disregard
- disrespect
- dissuade
- distrust
- doubt
- forget
- forgetfulness
- halt
- harp
- hate
- hatred
- hide
- hinder
- humiliate
- humiliation
- hurt
- ignorance
- ignore
- ill repute
- impede
- injure
- insult
- jeering
- keep
- libel
- lowliness
- mistrust
- neglect
- not buy
- not subscribe
- obstruct
- oppose
- opposition
- prevent
- protest
- rebuke
- reduction
- refusal
- refuse
- reject
- rejection
- renege
- repel
- reprimand
- shame
- silence
- slander
- stop
- thwart
- trouble
- undermine
- unhappiness
- unimportance
- uninspire
- upset
- use competition
- veto
- vituperation
- weaken
- worry
- worsen
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
- abet
- accept
- acceptance
- acclaim
- acclamation
- accolade
- accredit
- acknowledgment
- admiration
- admire
- adore
- adulate
- adulation
- advance
- advocacy
- advocate
- affirmation
- aid
- applaud
- applause
- appreciation
- approbation
- approval
- approve
- assist
- attention
- award
- back
- back up
- backing
- bank on
- be gracious to
- be lofty
- be overbearing
- befriend
- belief
- big hand
- bless
- blessing
- blow one's own horn
- bluster
- boast
- bolster
- boost
- bouquet
- brace
- brag
- bravo
- brownie points
- build
- build up
- butter up
- buttering up
- buy
- cajole
- cajolery
- celebrate
- celebration
- championing
- charm
- cheer
- cheering
- citation
- clapping
- comfort
- commemorate
- commend
- commendation
- commercial
- comp
- compliment
- confidence
- confirmation
- congrats
- congratulate
- congratulations
- consider
- console
- countenance
- countersignature
- courtesy
- credence
- credibility
- credit
- crow
- cry
- cry up
- deem
- deign
- develop
- devotion
- distinction
- ease
- egg on
- eminence
- encomium
- encouragement
- endorse
- endorsement
- enlargement
- esteem
- eulogize
- eulogizing
- eulogy
- exaggeration
- exalt
- exaltation
- extol
- extolment
- exult
- faith
- fall for
- fame
- favor
- fawn upon
- feel
- felicitate
- felicitation
- fiat
- flatter
- flattery
- fortify
- forward
- foster
- further
- gasconade
- get behind
- give a big cigar
- give a leg up
- give a posy
- give bouquet
- give regards
- gloat
- glorification
- glorify
- glory
- go for
- go-ahead
- gold star
- good opinion
- good word
- grandstand
- gratitude
- green light
- greeting
- hail
- hand it to
- hand it to one
- hats off to
- have faith in
- hear it for
- hold
- homage
- honor
- hotdog
- hubba-hubba
- hug oneself
- hurrah
- hymn
- illustriousness
- improve
- indulge
- ingratiate oneself with
- instigate
- invite
- jive
- kudize
- kudo
- kudos
- laud
- laudation
- laurels
- liking
- look down on
- magnify
- make much of
- merit
- mouth
- notability
- notice
- obeisance
- okay
- orchid
- ovation
- overstatement
- panegyric
- panegyrize
- pat on back
- pat on head
- pat on the back
- pat on the head
- pat oneself on the back
- pay
- pay respects
- pay tribute to
- permission
- plaudit
- plaudits
- please
- plum
- points
- posy
- PR
- praise
- prate
- preeminence
- prestige
- prevail
- prominence
- promote
- puff
- puff up
- puffing up
- pull for
- pumping up
- push
- qualification
- ratification
- rave
- raves
- reassure
- recognition
- recommend
- recommendation
- regard
- reinforce
- rejoice with
- reliance
- relieve
- rely on
- renown
- repute
- respect
- respects
- revere
- reverence
- rodomontade
- roose
- root for
- salute
- sanction
- satisfy
- seal of approval
- second
- sense
- sentiment
- serve
- shot in the arm
- showboat
- shuck
- side with
- signature
- sing praises of
- sing the praises of
- smile upon
- snub
- solace
- soothe
- speak highly of
- spur
- stoop
- strengthen
- stroke
- strokes
- stroking
- subscribe to
- subscription to
- subsidize
- succor
- superscription
- support
- sustain
- swagger
- swallow
- sycophancy
- take as gospel truth
- take off hat to
- take stock in
- talk down to
- thanks
- the nod
- think
- toast
- toot one's own horn
- toss a few crumbs
- trade last
- treat as inferior
- treat badly
- treat like a child
- tribute
- trust
- uphold
- vaunt
- venerate
- veneration
- warm fuzzy
- warrant
- wish happy returns
- wish joy to
- wish one well
- word of praise
- worship
- wow
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