BADMOUTH Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word badmouth. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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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 | ||||||
