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 7 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for bad-mouth

  • belittle
  • criticize
  • denigrate
  • diminish
  • dismiss
  • disparage
  • minimize

Antonyms for bad-mouth

  • applaud
  • approve
  • endorse
  • exalt
  • extol
  • favor
  • glorify
  • laud
  • magnify
  • praise
  • recommend

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 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bad-mouth, such as: applaud, approve, belittle, criticize, denigrate, diminish, dismiss.

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