| A | B |
| Accolade | great praise, an award |
| Adulation | adoration, excessive praise or flattery |
| Anathema | something that is greatly hated and avoided |
| Commend | to give praise or approval |
| Critique | a detailed review or evaluation, to review, discuss, or evaluate |
| Eulogy | a tribute, spoken or written, in honor of someone |
| Homage | publicly expressed honor or respect |
| Laudable | worthy of praise and honor |
| Quibble | to criticize or argue, an unimportant complaint |
| Reproach | to criticize or express disapproval |