pat on the back

The phrase “pat on the back” has 4 syllables: pat on the back

It's pronounced as /pæt ɑn ðə bæk/

What is synonym and antonym for pat on the back?

In the thesaurus, “pat on the back” has 33 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for pat on the back along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for pat on the back

OK
acceptation
accession
agreement
approbation
approval
assent
backing
benediction
blessing
cachet
clean bill of health
concurrence
consent
countenance
endorsement
favor
finalization
formalization
goodwill
homologation
imprimatur
indorsement
liking
nod
okay
ratification
rubber stamp
sanction
satisfaction
support
thumbs-up
vote

Antonyms for pat on the back

censure
condemnation
criticism
denunciation
deprecation
depreciation
disapprobation
disapproval
disfavor
dislike
disparagement
dissatisfaction
opprobrium
refusal
rejection
reprehension
reproach
reprobation
repudiation

Example Sentences

He deserved a pat on the back for all the hard work he put into the project.
After finishing the marathon, she gave herself a mental pat on the back.
The manager gave his team a well-earned pat on the back after the successful launch.
Don’t expect a pat on the back every time you do your job—just do it well.
Sometimes a simple pat on the back can go a long way in boosting morale.

On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pat on the back, such as: OK, acceptation, accession, agreement, approbation, approval, assent.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.