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I put lad off with praise (7)

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I believe the answer is:

plaudit

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'praise' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for plaudit that I've seen before include "Salute" , "Expression of praise or approval" , "Praise, encomium" , "Praise, accolade" , "Acclaim" .)

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