overpraise
English
Etymology
From Middle English overpreisen, equivalent to over- + praise.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈpɹeɪz/
Verb
overpraise (third-person singular simple present overpraises, present participle overpraising, simple past and past participle overpraised)
- To praise to an excessive degree.
- The overpraised are the worst deceivers.
Translations
praise to an excessive degree
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Noun
overpraise (uncountable)
- Excessive praise.