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14 Cards in this Set
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accolade
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a sign of approval
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castigate
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punish by giving public criticism
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denigrate
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blacken the reputation of someone; to defame, decry
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disparage
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show disrespect for
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encomium
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a formal expression of praise
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eulogy
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high praise
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extol
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to praise highly
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fawning
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kiss-up; flattering; showing servile deference
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plaudits
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expressions of praise
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rebuke
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scold
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sycophant
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a kiss-up; a flatterer; a fawning
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toady
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a kiss-up; a sycophant; a fawning; obsequious hanger-on
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vilify
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use abusive language about
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vituperate
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to find fault with, to vilify, revile, abuse
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