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Synonym Shuffle - "Praise" Trivia Quiz

Has your English teacher ever told you that your word choice was weak? Well, say no more! Here are 15 synonyms to help you make your writing stronger! The word "praise" is the focus of the synonyms in this quiz.

A collection quiz by trident. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
trident

Time
3 mins

Type

Quiz #
424,935

Updated
Jul 16 26

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
15 / 15

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18

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (15/15), wwe84 (13/15), lethisen250582 (15/15).

Find the 15 words that can be considered synonyms of the word "praise."

There are 15 correct entries. Get 3 incorrect and the game ends.

excoriate condemn reproach criticize applaud denounce hail rebuke revile commend salute tout glorify celebrate decry exalt lionize adulate honor revere castigate laud extol compliment

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer:

We can group synonyms for "praise" in a few ways. Sometimes the term is used to express simple, everyday approval, while in other instances it is a broader public recognition. Lastly, praise can also reflect a deep admiration for someone or something.

We'll start with some of the more restrained terms: "compliment" means to express personal approval, "commend" suggests formal recognition for good work or behavior, and "applaud" can refer to clapping or expressing strong approval of an achievement. "Tout" means to promote or praise something publicly, often to persuade others of its value.

These next words involve a more enthusiastic public praise. "Laud" means to praise highly, "extol" emphasizes praising someone's virtues or accomplishments, "celebrate" means to honor an achievement or occasion, and "hail" refers to welcoming or recognizing someone or something with approval. Next, "honor" means to treat someone with great respect, "salute" expresses admiration or respect through words or gestures, and "glorify" means to praise so highly that someone or something seems almost greater than life.

In some instances, "glorify" might also fit in with these next words, which express especially intense admiration. "Exalt" means to raise someone to a position of great honor, "revere" implies deep respect bordering on awe, "adulate" refers to excessive or unquestioning praise, and "lionize" means to treat someone as a hero to the point of them being nearly irreproachable.

The other terms were all antonyms for the word "praise."

Source: Author trident

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