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BADMOUTHS Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word badmouths. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word badmouths. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for BADMOUTHS

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criticizes
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

defames
verbv
verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

denigrates
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

disparages
verbv
verb

• express a negative opinion of

maligns
verbv
adjective

• evil or harmful in nature or influence

adjective satellite

• having or exerting a malignant influence

verb

• speak unfavorably about

slanders
verbv
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

slurs
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato

• a disparaging remark

• a blemish made by dirt

verb

• play smoothly or legato

• speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur

• utter indistinctly

• become vague or indistinct

vilifies
verbv
verb

• spread negative information about

malign
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• evil or harmful in nature or influence

adjective satellite

• having or exerting a malignant influence

verb

• speak unfavorably about

traduce
verbv
verb

• speak unfavorably about

drag through the mud
verb

• speak unfavorably about

Best Hypernyms For BADMOUTHS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for badmouths, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (19)
asperse besmirch calumniate defame denigrate slander smear smirch sully belittles criticizes defames denigrates disparages insults maligns reviles slanders vilifies

Alternatives for CRITICIZES

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