overlaud

/ˌoʊvəˈloʊd/

Definitions

1. verb

to praise or speak very highly of someone or something excessively

“The celebrity’s publicist was accused of overlauding her latest film to get more attention from critics.”

2. noun

excessive or insincere praise

“The overlaud surrounding the politician’s speech was evident in the biased media coverage.”

Synonyms

  • extol
  • laud
  • praise

Antonyms

  • criticize
  • pan