Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bad-mouth
verb
/ˈbædˌmaʊθ/
Definition
To speak negatively or disparagingly about someone or something.
Examples
- She didn’t like her former employer and often bad-mouthed him to her friends.
- It’s unprofessional to bad-mouth your competitors in public.
- He tends to bad-mouth his teammates after a loss, which creates a negative atmosphere.
Meaning
To talk badly about someone, usually in a way that is disrespectful or harmful to their reputation.
Synonyms
- Disparage
- Denigrate
- Belittle
- Slander
- Defame
