overpraise

/'ouvəpreiz/
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overpraise

The teacher cautioned the parents not to overpraise their child for every small task.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To praise excessively or beyond what is deserved: To express approval, admiration, or commendation for someone or something to an unwarranted or exaggerated degree.
Examples of Usage
  • Verb:
    • The coach tends to overpraise his star player, which can create resentment in the rest of the team.
    • It's important for critics to be honest and not overpraise a mediocre film.
    • Parents should be careful not to overpraise their children for every minor achievement.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be guilty of overpraising": To be culpable for giving excessive praise.
    • The reviewer was accused of overpraising the author due to their personal friendship.
  • Conceptual use as a noun (less common): The act or instance of overpraising.
    • The constant overpraise from her fans made it difficult for her to accept constructive criticism.
Variants and Related Words
  • Overpraising (gerund/noun): The continuous action or practice of praising too much.
    • Her overpraising of his work seemed insincere.
  • Overpraised (adjective): Describing something that has received excessive praise.
    • Many consider that novel to be an overpraised piece of work.
Synonyms
  • Flatter excessively: To praise with excessive and often insincere admiration.
  • Gush over: To express enthusiasm or praise in an effusive, unrestrained manner.
  • Lavish praise on: To bestow praise in a very generous or profuse way.
Antonyms
  • Criticize: To indicate the faults of someone or something in a disapproving way.
  • Underestimate: To estimate something to be smaller or less important than it actually is.
  • Disparage: To regard or represent as being of little worth.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "Damning with faint praise": To offer praise so weak or unenthusiastic that it suggests criticism. (This is a related but distinct concept, often contrasted with overpraise.)
    • By only mentioning her punctuality, he damned her entire presentation with faint praise.
overpraise

The teacher cautioned the parents not to overpraise their child for every small task.

Verb
  1. praise excessively

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