mispraise

/mɪsˈpreɪz/

Definitions

1. noun

an unfavorable or unjustly unfavorable comment or judgment

“The singer’s manager was hurt by the harsh mispraise in the music critic’s review.”

2. verb

to speak or write unfavorably about someone or something

“The politician was accused of mispraising his opponent’s policy during the debate.”

Synonyms

  • criticism
  • denigration
  • disparagement

Antonyms

  • commendation
  • praise