bad-mouthed
The word “bad-mouthed” has 2 syllables: bad-mouthed
It's pronounced as /ˈbædˌmaʊðd/
What is synonym and antonym for bad-mouthed?
In the thesaurus, “bad-mouthed” has 44 synonyms and 18 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for bad-mouthed along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for bad-mouthed
- abused
- aspersed
- belittled
- censured
- condemned
- cried down
- criticized
- decried
- defamed
- denigrated
- denounced
- deprecated
- depreciated
- derogated
- diminished
- discommended
- discounted
- discredited
- disgraced
- disliked
- dismissed
- disparaged
- dissed
- dumped on
- kissed off
- maligned
- minimized
- played down
- poor-mouthed
- put down
- ran down
- reprehended
- reprobated
- ripped
- scolded
- slandered
- slurred
- talked down
- traduced
- trash-talked
- trashed
- vilified
- vilipended
- wrote off
Antonyms for bad-mouthed
- acclaimed
- applauded
- approved
- commended
- complimented
- countenanced
- endorsed
- eulogized
- exalted
- extolled
- favored
- glorified
- indorsed
- lauded
- magnified
- praised
- recommended
- sanctioned
Meanings of bad-mouthed
- verb
- To criticize or malign, especially unfairly or spitefully.
Example Sentences
- She was upset when she heard that her coworker had bad-mouthed her to the boss.
- Despite being bad-mouthed by her competitors, she remained focused on her goals.
- It's unprofessional to engage in bad-mouthed behavior towards clients or colleagues.
- He regretted having bad-mouthed his former mentor in front of his peers.
- The celebrity's reputation suffered after several tabloids bad-mouthed him relentlessly.
On this page you'll find 62 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bad-mouthed, such as: abused, acclaimed, applauded, approved, aspersed, belittled, censured.
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