OVERPRAISING Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

overpraising

verb

present participle of overpraise

as in praising

to praise too much proud parents are likely to overpraise their children for their earnest efforts at making handicrafts

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Recent Examples of overpraising The result is sometimes overpraising, overprotection, and overindulging children, mixing emotional intensity with economic privilege in ways that breed entitlement. — Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025

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At the same time, the Daily Beast reported on the Fielder fandom, with devotees praising his voice, competence and willingness to debase himself for the camera.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
On Friday, Netanyahu appeared to make an electoral pitch to Israel’s settler right, praising them as serving Israel by establishing 100 new communities and farms in the West Bank.

— Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of praising

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Two Democratic political organizations are running adverts on the House’s bill to ban congressional stock trading, criticizing a Republican over the vote while commending a Democrat running in a different district for supporting the bill.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2026
Related Articles The runway appearance of both Hosk and Palvin has set the internet aflame, with awed viewers commending the new moms and calling attention to the indelible power of women.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of commending

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How Mana got his start A young man walking on Flagler recognized Mana and stopped to shake his hand, congratulating him on the recent billion-dollar sale in Wynwood.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Please join me in congratulating Kayleen and welcoming Maria to XBOX!

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of congratulating

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Guests have reported footsteps in the attic, the feeling of someone stroking their face, a shower rode repeatedly flying off the wall and loud noises from outside the front door when no one is there.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
There was only one other visitor, another mother stroking another small head.

— Fran Moreland Johns, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026

Definition of stroking

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The network’s coverage has also not been unilaterally flattering to Israel.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
The star was spotted out in New York City wearing a–wait for it–Canadian Tuxedo that included medium-wash wide-leg jeans with a butt-flattering fit.

— Eva Thomas, InStyle, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of flattering

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