Antonyms for applaud

Grammar : Verb

Spell : uh-plawd

Phonetic Transcription : əˈplɔd

Definition of applaud

Origin : late 15c. (implied in applauding), "to express agreement or approval; to praise," from Latin applaudere "to clap the hands in approbation, to approve by clapping hands; to strike upon, beat," from ad "to" (see ad-) + plaudere "to clap" (see plaudit). Sense of "express approval of" is from 1590s; that of "to clap the hands" is from 1590s. Figurative sense arrived in English before literal. Related: Applauded; applauding.

verb clap for; express approval

Example sentences :

But self-improvement is a dull game when there is no one to applaud your score.
Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit

I had an indescribable sense that I ought to applaud, as if I were a public meeting.
Extract from : « Alarms and Discursions » by G. K. Chesterton

And every body will applaud an event that every body expects.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

What are you the worse if the people hiss at you, so you applaud yourself?
Extract from : « The Praise of Folly » by Desiderius Erasmus

When he spoke all was tranquility of attention, and every mouth was open to applaud.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

Prove to me that they do, and I will applaud your wisdom as long as I live.
Extract from : « Euthyphro » by Plato

I cannot but applaud your energy and your conduct of an argument.
Extract from : « Protagoras » by Plato

A ripple of laughter came to applaud Leduc's excursion into irony.
Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini

“I expected as much of you, Chebron, and applaud your decision,” Ameres said gravely.
Extract from : « The Cat of Bubastes » by G. A. Henty

The two new acquaintances hastened to applaud his humane indignation.
Extract from : « A Set of Six » by Joseph Conrad

Synonyms for applaud

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