Overpraise
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈpɹeɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overpraise is a verb meaning To praise to an excessive degree.
Meaning
To praise to an excessive degree.
More Meanings
- Excessive praise.
Example Sentences
The overpraised are the worst deceivers.
There may be a tendency in the gay press to overpraise the film. It is after all a major movie by and about gay people. […] One would think that it is what gays concerned with the media have been waiting for.
Word Forms
- overpraises
- overpraising
- overpraised
Synonyms for overpraise
Depending on context, synonyms include overflatter, toady, apple-polish, bootlick, brownnose, dickride.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overglorify, overrate, superpraise, oversell, overappraise, overflatter.
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