bad-mouth

The word “bad-mouth” has 2 syllables: bad-mouth

It's pronounced as /ˈbædˌmaʊθ/


What is synonym and antonym for bad-mouth?

In the thesaurus, “bad-mouth” has 58 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for bad-mouth along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for bad-mouth

  • abuse
  • asperse
  • belittle
  • censure
  • condemn
  • criticize
  • cry down
  • cut down to size
  • decry
  • defame
  • denigrate
  • denounce
  • deprecate
  • depreciate
  • derogate
  • diminish
  • dis
  • discommend
  • discount
  • discredit
  • disgrace
  • dislike
  • dismiss
  • disparage
  • diss
  • dump on
  • find fault
  • kiss off
  • knock
  • malign
  • minimize
  • mudsling
  • pan
  • play down
  • pooh pooh
  • poor-mouth
  • put down
  • rap
  • reprehend
  • reprobate
  • rip
  • roast
  • run down
  • scold
  • slam
  • slander
  • slur
  • take a dig at
  • take down a peg
  • talk down
  • tear down
  • tear to pieces
  • traduce
  • trash
  • trash-talk
  • vilify
  • vilipend
  • write off

Antonyms for bad-mouth

Meanings of bad-mouth

  • verb
    1. To criticize or malign, especially unfairly or spitefully.

Example Sentences

  • It's not appropriate to bad-mouth your colleagues behind their backs.
  • She always seems to find a way to bad-mouth others, even when there's no reason to.
  • He warned his friends not to bad-mouth the restaurant until they tried the food themselves.
  • Gossiping to bad-mouth someone reflects poorly on one's character.
  • The politician urged his supporters not to bad-mouth their opponents but to focus on the issues.

On this page you'll find 77 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bad-mouth, such as: abuse, acclaim, applaud, approve, asperse, belittle, censure.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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