Synonyms of pat on the back

pat on the back

phrase

as in approval

an acceptance of something as satisfactory

Her boss gave her a pat on the back for a job well done.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approval
• favor
• blessing
• vote
• nod
• okay
• endorsement
• clean bill of health
• OK
• approbation
• assent
• rubber stamp
• backing
• support
• agreement
• ratification
• satisfaction
• sanction
• indorsement
• imprimatur
• consent
• benediction
• goodwill
• concurrence
• accession
• acceptation
• formalization
• liking
• finalization
• cachet
• thumbs-up
• countenance
• homologation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disapproval
• refusal
• rejection
• repudiation
• disfavor
• criticism
• dissatisfaction
• dislike
• disapprobation
• condemnation
• denunciation
• depreciation
• reproach
• disparagement
• censure
• reprehension
• opprobrium
• reprobation
• deprecation