overpraise

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English overpreisen, equivalent to over- +‎ praise. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈpɹeɪz/ === Verb === overpraise (third-person singular simple present overpraises, present participle overpraising, simple past and past participle overpraised) To praise to an excessive degree. Synonyms: fawn, overflatter, toady; see also Thesaurus:suck up ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === overpraise (uncountable) Excessive praise.