I. noun
1.
an expression of regard or praise
a man meriting the compliments and homage of his fellows
Synonyms: bouquet, kudo, orchid(s)
Related Word: trade-last; laud, laudation, praise; accolade, commendation, honor; blessing(s), congratulation(s), felicitation(s); encomium, eulogy, tribute
Contrasted words: dig, gibe, jeer, slam
Antonyms: taunt
|| 2.
Synonyms: gift 1, benevolence, boon, favor, largess, present
II. verb
Synonyms: commend 2, acclaim, applaud, hail, kudize, praise, recommend, ||roose
Idioms: take off one's hat to
Contrasted words: belittle, decry, denigrate, depreciate, disparage, run down