Hypernyms for "commendation"
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Hypernyms
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acclaim
acclamation
applause
approbation
cheer
clapping
congratulations
connivance
countenance
credit
eclat
encouragement
endorsement
extolment
hand clapping
imprimatur
indorsement
kudos
permission
plaudit
plaudits
praise
recognition
sanction
secret approval
tacit consent
testimonial
tribute
warrant
What are hypernyms?
Hypernyms are words with a broader meaning that includes the meaning of the original word. For example, "animal" is a hypernym of "dog" because a dog is a type of animal.
Think of hypernyms as "umbrella terms" or categories that include the original word.