Antonyms for re-commendation
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : rek-uh-men-dey-shuh n, -muh n- |
Phonetic Transcription : ˌrɛk ə mɛnˈdeɪ ʃən, -mən- |
- accusation
- antagonism
- attack
- award
- ban
- beginning
- betrayal
- blame
- blockage
- castigation
- cause
- censure
- competition
- compliance
- concealment
- condemnation
- contradiction
- criticism
- deceit
- deception
- declaration
- decrease
- demand
- denial
- denunciation
- depression
- detraction
- disadvantage
- disagreement
- disapproval
- discouragement
- disfavor
- dishonor
- dislike
- disregard
- disrespect
- dissent
- falsehood
- handicap
- harm
- hatred
- heedlessness
- hiding
- hindrance
- honor
- humility
- hurt
- ignorance
- ill repute
- immobility
- impediment
- indecision
- injury
- insult
- lie
- loss
- misdirection
- misinformation
- misinstruction
- misrepresentation
- modesty
- neglect
- negligence
- obstruction
- opposition
- order
- origin
- prevention
- problem
- prohibition
- protest
- question
- reality
- reduction
- refusal
- rejection
- repose
- reprimand
- rest
- reward
- silence
- stagnation
- start
- stiffness
- stillness
- stop
- stoppage
- telling
- thoughtlessness
- trouble
- truth
- unhappiness
- veto
- weakness
Definition of re-commendation
Origin :- early 15c., "action of commending oneself to another," from Old French recommendation (Modern French recommandation), from Medieval Latin recommendationem (nominative recommendatio), noun of action from past participle stem of recommendare (see recommend). Meaning "act of recommending (someone or something) as worthy" is from 1570s. Letter of recommendation is from late 15c.
- As in approval : noun authorization
- As in motion : noun formal suggestion in a meeting
- As in nomination : noun appointment for responsibility
- As in patronage : noun support of a cause
- As in pointer : noun hint, suggestion
- As in praise : noun congratulations; adoration
- As in proposal : noun suggestion, presentation for action
- As in proposition : noun suggestion; scheme
- As in recommendation : noun advice, approval
- As in reference : noun testimonial of good character
- As in resolution : noun answer, judgment
- As in sanction : noun authorization
- As in suggestion : noun advice, plan
- As in testimonial : noun tribute
- As in behalf : noun personal interest
- As in tribute : noun testimonial, praise
- As in warning : noun notice of possible occurrence
- As in character reference : noun formal recommendation
- As in word to the wise : noun advice to another
- As in laudation : noun praise
- As in magnification : noun praise
- As in patronization : noun patronage
- As in commendation : noun giving of praise; acclaim
- As in counsel : noun guidance
- As in credentials : noun references, attestation
- As in advice : noun recommendation
- As in advocacy : noun support for an idea or cause
- As in direction(s) : noun instructions, guidance
- As in endorsement : noun support, authorization
- As in finding : noun judgment, verdict
Synonyms for re-commendation
- acclaim
- acclamation
- accolade
- account
- accreditation
- acknowledgment
- acquiescence
- admonition
- advancement
- advantage
- advice
- advisement
- advocacy
- aegis
- affidavit
- affirmation
- aid
- alarm
- alert
- allowance
- analysis
- angle
- applause
- appreciation
- approach
- approbation
- approval
- assent
- assertion
- assignment
- assistance
- attestation
- augury
- auspice
- auspices
- authority
- authorization
- award
- backing
- bells
- benefaction
- benefit
- bid
- big hand
- big idea
- bit
- blessing
- boost
- bouquet
- brain child
- brainchild
- bravo
- breakdown
- briefing
- brownie points
- bum steer
- call
- campaigning for
- card
- cause
- caution
- caveat
- celebration
- certificate
- certificate of character
- certification
- championing
- championship
- character
- character reference
- charge
- cheer
- cheering
- choice
- citation
- clue
- commemoration
- commendation
- commercial
- compliance
- compliment
- concern
- conclusion
- concurrence
- confirmation
- consent
- consideration
- consultation
- counsel
- countenance
- countersignature
- credential
- credentials
- credit
- cry
- data
- decision
- declaration
- decree
- deed
- defense
- degree
- deliberation
- design
- designation
- determination
- devotion
- diploma
- direction
- directions
- directive
- discovery
- dissection
- dissuasion
- distress signal
- docket
- document
- documentation
- election
- elucidation
- encomium
- encouragement
- end
- endorsement
- enlargement
- esteem
- eulogy
- evidence
- exaggeration
- exaltation
- example
- exhortation
- exposition
- extolment
- favor
- favorable mention
- feeler
- fiat
- financing
- finding
- flattery
- fore
- forethought
- foretoken
- forewarning
- furtherance
- game plan
- gift
- gimmick
- glorification
- glory
- go-ahead
- good
- good character
- good opinion
- good word
- grant
- gratitude
- green light
- guardianship
- guidance
- guidelines
- handwriting on wall
- heads up
- help
- hint
- homage
- honor
- hot lead
- hubba-hubba
- hurrah
- hymn
- hypothesis
- idea
- indication
- information
- injunction
- input
- instruction
- interpretation
- intimation
- invitation
- judgment
- justification
- kibitz
- kudos
- laudation
- layout
- lead
- leave
- lesson
- letter of credence
- letter of introduction
- letter of recommendation
- letter of reference
- letter of support
- license
- look out
- lowdown
- mandate
- manifestation
- Mayday
- memorial
- memorialization
- missive
- monument
- motion
- naming
- news
- nod
- notification
- obeisance
- offer
- offering
- okay
- omen
- opinion
- order
- outcome
- outline
- ovation
- overstatement
- overture
- panegyric
- papers
- part
- pass
- passport
- pat on back
- pat on the back
- pat on the head
- pay
- pay dirt
- permission
- permit
- persuasion
- picture
- pitch
- place
- plan
- plaudit
- pleading for
- plug
- plum
- points
- portent
- posy
- PR
- praise
- prediction
- premise
- premonition
- presage
- prescription
- presentation
- proffer
- profit
- program
- project
- promotion
- promulgation
- pronouncement
- proof
- propagation
- proposal
- proposition
- protection
- puff
- pumping up
- qualification
- quick fix
- ratification
- rave
- recitation
- recognition
- recommendation
- reference
- regard
- regulation
- remembrance
- reminder
- representation
- resolution
- resolve
- respect
- sake
- salutation
- salute
- salvo
- sanction
- say-so
- scenario
- scheme
- seal of approval
- sealed order
- selection
- sentence
- service
- settlement
- setup
- shot in the arm
- show
- side
- sign
- signal
- signature
- sneaking suspicion
- solution
- solving
- sorting out
- SOS
- specification
- specs
- sponsorship
- stamp of approval
- stead
- steer
- stroke
- stroking
- submission
- subscription to
- subsidy
- sufferance
- suggestion
- summons
- superscription
- support
- sycophancy
- symbol
- teaching
- telltale
- tender
- terms
- testament
- testimonial
- testimony
- thanks
- the nod
- thesis
- threat
- ticket
- tidings
- tip
- tip-off
- title
- token
- tribute
- two cents' worth
- unravelling
- upholding
- upshot
- urging
- validation
- verdict
- view
- voucher
- warning
- warrant
- watch-it
- welfare
- wink
- witness
- word
- word in the ear
- word to the wise
- working out
- worship
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