superlative vs praise

superlative and praise both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
superlative	Yes	Yes	No	No
praise	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, praise is a hypernym of superlative; that is, praise is a word with a broader meaning than superlative:

Other hypernyms of superlative include congratulations, extolment, kudos.

superlative (noun)	praise (noun)
an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)	an expression of approval and commendation
the superlative form of an adjective or adverb	offering words of homage as an act of worship
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

superlative (adjective)	praise (adjective)
highest in quality

superlative (verb)	praise (verb)
	express approval of