Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

APPLAUD

denounce

The most appropriate antonym of the word applaud is denounce.

• Applaud means "to show approval or praise by clapping."
• Denounce means "to condemn or criticize (someone or something) strongly."

The other words do not have the opposite meaning of applaud.

• Commend means "to praise or approve of (someone or something)."
• Magnify means "to make (something) seem greater or more important than it really is."
• Approve means "to have a favorable opinion of (something)."