bad-mouth
verb (used with object)
to speak critically and often disloyally of; disparage.
badmouth
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a variation of
bad-mouth.
Example Sentences
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I’m not going to mention his name because I don’t want to badmouth.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2024
There is an unspoken code of conduct: Never badmouth another studio’s film, publicly at least.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 14, 2023
Haz and Meg do not openly badmouth Prince William and Kate, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, in the series, but there’s one moment that might be seen as a little shady.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2022
Without going out of your way to badmouth him, and without going into too many details, describe the financial choices you have made to prioritize her welfare.
From Slate ● Apr. 26, 2021
She knew Lara might badmouth her and told me to ignore it.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
