Antonyms for pat the back

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : pat

Phonetic Transcription : pæt

Definition of pat the 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 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 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 encourage : verb give support; help

Synonyms for pat the back

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