Bad-mouthing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈbad-ˌmau̇th/

Meaning & Definition of Bad-mouthing

Bad-mouthing (verb)

  1. to criticize severely

Bad-mouthing (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in vilification, disparagement

    similar: aspersion, belittlement, disparagement, revilement, vilification, expletive, swearword, castigation, chastisement, criticism, excoriation, opprobrium, rebuke, reprimand, reproof, epithet, insult, put-down, slur, broadside, diatribe, harangue, polemic, tirade, blasphemy, curse, execration, imprecation, malediction, profanity, blackguardism, abuse, billingsgate, fulmination, invective, obloquy, scurrility, vitriol, vituperation
    opposite: acclaim, applause, commendation, praise, compliments, congratulations, endearments, felicitations, adulation, blarney, flattery, overpraise, soft soap

Bad-mouthing (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: belittling, crying down, decrying, denigrating, deprecating, depreciating, derogating, diminishing, discounting, dismissing, disparaging, dissing (slang), kissing off, minimizing, playing down, poor-mouthing, putting down, running down, talking down, trashing, trash-talking, vilipending, writing off, dumping on
    related: discommending, abusing, scolding, disapproving (of), disliking, censuring, condemning, criticizing, denouncing, reprehending, reprobating, aspersing, defaming, maligning, ripping, slandering, slurring, traducing, vilifying, discrediting, disgracing
    opposite: acclaiming, applauding, exalting, extolling, glorifying, lauding, magnifying, praising
    near: approving, countenancing, endorsing, favoring, recommending, sanctioning, commending, complimenting, eulogizing

Related Entry: Bad-mouth (verb)

Bad-mouth is a different word from Bad-mouthing. The synonyms below are for bad-mouth, not for bad-mouthing.

  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-mouthing

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

Slang: dissing
aspersion, belittlement, disparagement, revilement, vilification, expletive, swearword, castigation, chastisement, criticism, excoriation, opprobrium, rebuke, reprimand, reproof, epithet, insult, put-down, slur, broadside, diatribe, harangue, polemic, tirade, blasphemy, curse, execration, imprecation, malediction, profanity, blackguardism, abuse, billingsgate, fulmination, invective, obloquy, scurrility, vitriol, vituperation, belittling

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bad-mouthing

Words with the opposite meaning of Bad-mouthing:

acclaim, applause, commendation, praise, compliments, congratulations, endearments, felicitations, adulation, blarney, flattery, overpraise, soft soap, acclaiming, applauding, exalting, extolling, glorifying, lauding, magnifying, praising

Related Words for Bad-mouthing

discommending, abusing, scolding, disapproving (of), disliking, censuring, condemning, criticizing, denouncing, reprehending, reprobating, aspersing, defaming, maligning, ripping, slandering, slurring, traducing, vilifying, discrediting, disgracing

Near Antonyms of Bad-mouthing

approving, countenancing, endorsing, favoring, recommending, sanctioning, commending, complimenting, eulogizing

Word Forms of Bad-mouthing

Inflections: bad-mouthed, bad-mouths

Origin & Etymology of Bad-mouthing

First known use: 1933

Frequently Asked Questions about Bad-mouthing

What does "Bad-mouthing" mean?

"Bad-mouthing" means to criticize severely. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to criticize severely. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bad-mouthing"?

Other words for "Bad-mouthing" include aspersion, belittlement, disparagement, revilement, vilification, expletive, swearword and castigation. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bad-mouthing" you intend.

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

There are 84 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bad-mouthing". Common alternatives include aspersion, belittlement, disparagement, revilement, vilification, expletive, swearword, castigation, chastisement and criticism.

What is the opposite of "Bad-mouthing"?

Antonyms of "Bad-mouthing" include acclaim, applause, commendation, praise, compliments, congratulations, endearments and felicitations. Near antonyms include approving, countenancing, endorsing and favoring.

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

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

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

"Bad-mouthing" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Bad-mouthing"?

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

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

First known use: 1933.