commendation

Noun

an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
a message expressing a favorable opinion
The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.
An award or recognition for performance; a medal.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English commendacioun, from Old French commendacion (“approval, praise”), from Latin commendatio (“recommendation, commendation”), from commendare.

Synonyms

approval, citation

Antonyms

disapproval

Scrabble Score: 19

commendation: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
commendation: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
commendation: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

commendation: valid Words With Friends Word