Bad-mouth — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈbad-ˌmau̇th/

Meaning & Definition of Bad-mouth

Bad-mouth (verb)

  1. to criticize severely

Bad-mouth (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to express scornfully one's low opinion of

    "she promptly bad-mouthed that awful movie to everyone she knew"

    similar: belittle, cry down, decry, denigrate, deprecate, depreciate, derogate, diminish, dis (slang), discount, dismiss, disparage, kiss off, minimize, play down, poor-mouth, put down, run down, talk down, trash, trash-talk, vilipend, write off, dump on
    related: discommend, abuse, scold, disapprove (of), dislike, censure, condemn, criticize, denounce, reprehend, reprobate, asperse, defame, malign, rip, slander, slur, traduce, vilify, discredit, disgrace
    opposite: acclaim, applaud, exalt, extol, glorify, laud, magnify, praise
    near: approve, countenance, endorse, favor, recommend, sanction, commend, compliment, eulogize

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bad-mouth

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bad-mouth:

Slang: dis
belittle, cry down, decry, denigrate, deprecate, depreciate, derogate, diminish, discount, dismiss, disparage, kiss off, minimize, play down, poor-mouth, put down, run down, talk down, trash, trash-talk, vilipend, write off, dump on

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bad-mouth

Words with the opposite meaning of Bad-mouth:

acclaim, applaud, exalt, extol, glorify, laud, magnify, praise

Related Words for Bad-mouth

discommend, abuse, scold, disapprove (of), dislike, censure, condemn, criticize, denounce, reprehend, reprobate, asperse, defame, malign, rip, slander, slur, traduce, vilify, discredit, disgrace

Near Antonyms of Bad-mouth

approve, countenance, endorse, favor, recommend, sanction, commend, compliment, eulogize

Word Forms of Bad-mouth

Inflections: bad-mouthed, bad-mouthing, bad-mouths

Origin & Etymology of Bad-mouth

First known use: 1933

Frequently Asked Questions about Bad-mouth

What does "Bad-mouth" mean?

"Bad-mouth" means to criticize severely. As a verb, it is defined as: to criticize severely.

What is another word for "Bad-mouth"?

Other words for "Bad-mouth" include belittle, cry down, decry, denigrate, deprecate, depreciate, derogate and diminish. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bad-mouth" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bad-mouth"?

There are 45 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bad-mouth". Common alternatives include belittle, cry down, decry, denigrate, deprecate, depreciate, derogate, diminish, dis and discount.

What is the opposite of "Bad-mouth"?

Antonyms of "Bad-mouth" include acclaim, applaud, exalt, extol, glorify, laud, magnify and praise. Near antonyms include approve, countenance, endorse and favor.

How do you use "Bad-mouth" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bad-mouth" in a sentence: "she promptly bad-mouthed that awful movie to everyone she knew".

Is "Bad-mouth" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bad-mouth" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Bad-mouth"?

"Bad-mouth" is pronounced /ˈbad-ˌmau̇th/.

What is the origin of the word "Bad-mouth"?

First known use: 1933.