As nouns the difference between sarcasm and praise
is that sarcasm is (uncountable) a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning while praise is commendation; favourable representation in words.
As a verb praise is
to give praise to.
sarcasm
English
Noun
(uncountable) A sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis. Insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning.
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(countable) An act of sarcasm.
Synonyms
* (uncountable) derision, facetiousness, irony, ridicule, satire
* (countable) taunt, gibe
Derived terms
* sarcastic
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praise
English
Noun
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en noun)
commendation; favourable representation in words
worship
Synonyms
* See
Antonyms
* blame
* criticize
* See
Derived terms
* damn with faint praise
* praiseworthy
* sing the praises
Verb
(prais)
To give praise to.
Antonyms
* blame
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