General Opposites:
* Praise: This is the most straightforward opposite, meaning to express approval or admiration.
* Commend: To praise formally or officially.
* Endorse: To publicly declare support for something.
* Advocate for: To publicly support or defend something.
* Extol: To praise highly.
* Celebrate: To mark a special occasion with joy and festivities.
Specific Opposites based on Context:
* If denouncing a person: You might support, defend, vindicate, or rehabilitate them.
* If denouncing an action: You might approve, endorse, or justify it.
* If denouncing a belief: You might affirm, embrace, or believe it.
Example:
* Denounce: "The politician denounced the proposed law."
* Opposite: "The politician endorsed the proposed law."
The best opposite word for "denounce" will depend on the specific situation and what is being denounced.