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applause vs commendation

commendation vs applause

applause and commendation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
applause Yes No No No
commendation Yes No No No
As nouns, commendation is a hypernym of applause; that is, commendation is a word with a broader meaning than applause:
  • applause: a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
  • commendation: a message expressing a favorable opinion
Other hypernyms of applause include approval.
applause (noun) commendation (noun)
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
a message expressing a favorable opinion
Difference between applause and commendation

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