acclaim
Definitions
Enthusiastic and public praise.
To applaud or welcome with shouts of approval.
Examples
The young author received widespread acclaim for her debut novel.
The film earned critical acclaim at the international festival for its innovative cinematography.
Despite the initial skepticism, the new policy eventually won the acclaim of the entire community.
Synonyms
praise applause adulation accolade commendation tribute exaltation
Antonyms
criticism condemnation disapproval censure denunciation reproach blame