Antonym of VILIFY

commend
pray
admonish
worship

The correct answer is A. commend.

To vilify is to speak ill of someone or something in a very negative way. To commend is to praise someone or something in a very positive way.

The other options are not antonyms of vilify.

B. pray is to ask for something from a god or gods.
C. admonish is to warn someone about something or to tell them off.
D. worship is to show great respect and love for someone or something.