BADMOUTH Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word badmouth. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BADMOUTH
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malign | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • evil or harmful in nature or influence adjective satellite • having or exerting a malignant influence verb • speak unfavorably about | ||||||||
belittle | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to seem less serious; play down • express a negative opinion of • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | ||||||||
criticize | verbv | |||||||
verb • find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws • act as a critic | ||||||||
defame | verbv | |||||||
verb • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | ||||||||
denigrate | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to seem less serious; play down • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | ||||||||
derogate | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to seem less serious; play down | ||||||||
disparage | verbv | |||||||
verb • express a negative opinion of | ||||||||
slander | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another • an abusive attack on a person's character or good name verb • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | ||||||||
vilify | verbv | |||||||
verb • spread negative information about | ||||||||
traduce | verbv | |||||||
verb • speak unfavorably about | ||||||||
drag through the mud | ||||||||
verb • speak unfavorably about |