praiser
One who extols
A praiser is someone who praises—who expresses approval, admiration, or commendation.
The word is straightforward but uncommon, since English typically uses "one who praises" or simply describes the action: The critics were praisers of her early work but grew skeptical of her later films.
One dispensing insincere praise
- endorserOne who publicly approves
- affirmerOne who declares positively
- cheerleaderTeam spirit performer
- encouragerOne who heartens others
uplifter · validator · extoller · eulogist · congratulator · applauder · well-wisher · panegyrist
Favorable opinion of worth
- venerationProfound admiring respect
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- tributeOffering of respect
- homageExpression of deep respect
appreciation · recognition · respect · adoration · worship · idolization · glorification · exaltation
Servile praise-giver
- fawnerOne who flatters servilely
- toadyObsequious flatterer seeking favor
- flattererOne dispensing insincere praise
- bootlickerServile flatterer of superiors
yes-man · apple-polisher · brown-noser · sweet-talker · smooth-talker · charmer · schmoozer · ingratiator
flatterer
One dispensing insincere praise
- endorserOne who publicly approves
- affirmerOne who declares positively
- cheerleaderTeam spirit performer
encourager · uplifter · validator · extoller · eulogist · congratulator · applauder · well-wisher · panegyrist · booster
esteem
Favorable opinion of worth
- venerationProfound admiring respect
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- tributeOffering of respect
homage · appreciation · recognition · respect · adoration · worship · idolization · glorification · exaltation · devotion
sycophant
Servile praise-giver
- fawnerOne who flatters servilely
- toadyObsequious flatterer seeking favor
- flattererOne dispensing insincere praise
bootlicker · yes-man · apple-polisher · brown-noser · sweet-talker · smooth-talker · charmer · schmoozer · ingratiator · adulator
motivator
Something prompting action
uplifter · empowerer · heartener · reassurer · champion · advocate · morale-booster · mentor · coach · cheerleader
critic
One who judges merit
judge · rater · commentator · analyst · evaluator · examiner · grader · scorer · recommender · endorser
praisercritic
One who judges merit
criticizer · blamer · detractor · denouncer · faultfinder
- praise the LordReligious exclamation of worship
- high praiseEnthusiastic verbal approval
- praise GodExclamation of worship
- sing the praises ofEnthusiastically commend or laud
- damn with faint praiseUndercut through tepid approval
- praise beExclamation of devout gratitude
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