badmouth

badmʌʊθ

Definitions

1. verb

to speak unfavorably or critically of someone or something

“She was accused of badmouthing her former employer on social media.”

2. noun

an instance of speaking unfavorably or critically of someone or something

“The scandal was a result of his badmouthing to the press.”

Synonyms

  • slur
  • vilify

Antonyms

  • commend
  • praise