Which word is the opposite of vilify?

Which word is the opposite of vilify?

• A. Praise
• B. Vilify
• C. Attack
• D. Ignore

Answer: (A)

Vilify means to speak badly about someone, to slander or denigrate them. The opposite idea is to speak well of someone, to commend or praise them. So the best match is praise, as it directly conveys approval and admiration, countering the negative portrayal of vilify. The other options don’t fit: repeating vilify stays negative; attack is a harsh form of criticism rather than positive regard; ignore means paying no attention, which doesn’t express positive evaluation.

Vilify means to speak badly about someone, to slander or denigrate them. The opposite idea is to speak well of someone, to commend or praise them. So the best match is praise, as it directly conveys approval and admiration, countering the negative portrayal of vilify. The other options don’t fit: repeating vilify stays negative; attack is a harsh form of criticism rather than positive regard; ignore means paying no attention, which doesn’t express positive evaluation.