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overpraise vs praise

praise vs overpraise

overpraise and praise both are nouns.

overpraise and praise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overpraise Yes No Yes No
praise Yes No Yes No
As nouns, praise is a hypernym of overpraise; that is, praise is a word with a broader meaning than overpraise:
  • overpraise: excessive or undeserved praise.
  • praise: an expression of approval and commendation
Other hypernyms of overpraise include congratulations, extolment, kudos.
overpraise (noun) praise (noun)
excessive or undeserved praise. an expression of approval and commendation
offering words of homage as an act of worship
overpraise (verb) praise (verb)
praise excessively express approval of
Difference between overpraise and praise

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