Poor-mouthing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈpu̇r-ˌmau̇t͟h/

Meaning & Definition of Poor-mouthing

Poor-mouthing (verb)

  1. to plead poverty as a defense or excuse
  2. to speak disparagingly of

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

  1. as in disparagement, belittlement

    similar: belittlement, disparagement, minimizing, meiosis, understatement
    opposite: caricature, coloring, elaboration, embellishment, embroidering, embroidery, exaggeration, hyperbole, magnification, overstatement, padding, stretching, amplification, enhancement, fabrication, misrepresentation

Poor-mouthing (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to express scornfully one's low opinion of

    "regardless of whatever is nominated, there'll be those who will poor-mouth the Oscar nominees"

    similar: bad-mouthing, belittling, crying down, decrying, denigrating, deprecating, depreciating, derogating, diminishing, discounting, dismissing, disparaging, dissing (slang), kissing off, minimizing, playing down, 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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Poor-mouthing

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

Slang: dissing
belittlement, disparagement, minimizing, meiosis, understatement, bad-mouthing, belittling, crying down, decrying, denigrating, deprecating, depreciating, derogating, diminishing, discounting, dismissing, disparaging, kissing off, playing down, putting down, running down, talking down, trashing, trash-talking, vilipending, writing off, dumping on

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Poor-mouthing

Words with the opposite meaning of Poor-mouthing:

caricature, coloring, elaboration, embellishment, embroidering, embroidery, exaggeration, hyperbole, magnification, overstatement, padding, stretching, amplification, enhancement, fabrication, misrepresentation, acclaiming, applauding, exalting, extolling, glorifying, lauding, magnifying, praising

Related Words for Poor-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 Poor-mouthing

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

Word Forms of Poor-mouthing

Inflections: poor-mouthed, poor-mouths

Origin & Etymology of Poor-mouthing

First known use: circa 1930i

Frequently Asked Questions about Poor-mouthing

What does "Poor-mouthing" mean?

"Poor-mouthing" means to plead poverty as a defense or excuse. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to plead poverty as a defense or excuse. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Poor-mouthing"?

Other words for "Poor-mouthing" include belittlement, disparagement, minimizing, meiosis, understatement, bad-mouthing, belittling and crying down. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Poor-mouthing" you intend.

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

There are 49 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Poor-mouthing". Common alternatives include belittlement, disparagement, minimizing, meiosis, understatement, bad-mouthing, belittling, crying down, decrying and denigrating.

What is the opposite of "Poor-mouthing"?

Antonyms of "Poor-mouthing" include caricature, coloring, elaboration, embellishment, embroidering, embroidery, exaggeration and hyperbole. Near antonyms include approving, countenancing, endorsing and favoring.

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

Examples of "Poor-mouthing" in a sentence: "regardless of whatever is nominated, there'll be those who will poor-mouth the Oscar nominees".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Poor-mouthing"?

"Poor-mouthing" is pronounced /ˈpu̇r-ˌmau̇t͟h/.

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

First known use: circa 1930i.