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16 Cards in this Set
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acclaim (v.)
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welcome with approval; applaud
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encomium (n.)
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speech or writing of high praise; tribute; eulogy; panegyric
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eulogize (v.)
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praise; extol; laud; glorify
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kudos (n.)
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fame or praise due to achievement
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laudable (adj.)
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praiseworthy; commendable
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laudatory (adj.)
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expressing praise; eulogisitic
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plaudit (n.)
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(mainly used in the plural)
applause; enthusiastic praise; acclaim |
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calumnious (adj.)
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falsely and maliciously accusing; defamatory; slanderous
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derogatory (adj.)
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expressing low esteem; belittling; disparaging
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imputation (n.)
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charge, esp. an unjust or false charge; insinuation; accusation
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libel (n.)
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false and defamatory printed (or written) statement
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libelous (adj.)
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injurious to reputation; defamatory; calumious
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malign (v.)
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speak evil of; vilify; traduce
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slander (n.)
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false and defamatory spoken statement; calumny
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stigma (n.)
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mark of disgrace
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stigmatize (v.)
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brand with a mark of disgrace
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