"Applaud" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"applaud" Definition
- [intransitive, transitive] to show your approval of somebody/something by clapping your hands (= hitting your open hands together several times) synonym clap
- [transitive] (formal) to express praise for somebody/something because you approve of them or it
"applaud" Synonyms & Antonyms
"applaud" synonyms:
- praise,
- acclaim,
- laud,
- salute,
- celebrate,
- commend,
- extol,
- cheer,
- hail,
- admire,
- accredit,
- approve,
- clap,
- compliment,
- encourage,
- favor,
- favour,
- tout,
- welcome
"applaud" antonyms:
- criticise,
- criticize,
- pan,
- blast,
- knock,
- slam,
- boo,
- censure,
- condemn,
- decry,
- deprecate,
- deride,
- disparage,
- diss,
- excoriate,
- flame,
- hiss,
- lambaste,
- ridicule