badmouth Definition
- 1to criticize or speak badly about someone or something
- 2to slander or defame
Using badmouth: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "badmouth" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She was badmouthing her ex-boyfriend to everyone.
Example
Don't badmouth the company that you work for during the interview.
Example
He's always badmouthing his colleagues behind their backs.
badmouth Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with badmouth
Example
She badmouthed her boss to high heaven after she got fired.
to criticize someone or something when they are not present
Example
He badmouthed his coworkers behind their back, but he was always nice to their face.
to criticize someone or something publicly through the media
Example
The politician badmouthed his opponent to the press, hoping to gain an advantage in the election.
Summary: badmouth in Brief
'Badmouth' [ˈbæd.maʊθ] is a verb that means to criticize or speak badly about someone or something, often behind their back. It is similar to 'slander' or 'defame,' and can be used in phrases like 'badmouth someone/something to high heaven' or 'badmouth someone/something behind their back.' The term is informal and has negative connotations.
