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overpraise

The word “overpraise” has 3 syllables: o-ver-praise

It's pronounced as /ˌoʊ.vɚˈpreɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for overpraise?

In the thesaurus, “overpraise” has 70 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for overpraise along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for overpraise

Antonyms for overpraise

Meanings of overpraise

  • verb
    1. To praise to an excessive degree.

Example Sentences

  • Teachers should be careful not to overpraise students for minor achievements.
  • Critics tend to overpraise some novels while ignoring others.
  • Parents sometimes overpraise their children, which can lead to unrealistic expectations.
  • The media can overpraise celebrities, creating an inflated image.
  • Coaches warned the team not to overpraise individual players at the expense of teamwork.

On this page you'll find 82 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to overpraise, such as: acclaim, adoration, adulate, adulation, allurements, applaud, applause.

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