bad-mouthed (Meaning)

bad-mouthed

to criticize severely, to say bad things about

The rival company bad-mouthed our product in their latest advertisement.
John's ex-wife bad-mouthed him relentlessly after their divorce.
The politician's opponents bad-mouthed her character to discredit her campaign.
The employees were afraid to speak out against the unethical practices because they feared being bad-mouthed.
The gossip columnist bad-mouthed every celebrity who crossed her path.
The jealous coworker bad-mouthed me to the boss, trying to sabotage my career.
The teacher's bad-mouthing of the student undermined his self-esteem.
The angry customer bad-mouthed the store online, leaving negative reviews for all to see.
The unsportsmanlike opponent bad-mouthed the other team after losing the game.
The neighbor's bad-mouthing made it unbearable to live next door to them.

to criticize severely, to say bad things about

criticized, disparaged, diminished, minimized, denigrated,dismissed, trash-talked, disliked, cried down, dumped on

exalted, magnified, glorified, recommended, acclaimed, endorsed, applauded, lauded,praised, favored

The rival company bad-mouthed our product in their latest advertisement.

John's ex-wife bad-mouthed him relentlessly after their divorce.

The politician's opponents bad-mouthed her character to discredit her campaign.

The employees were afraid to speak out against the unethical practices because they feared being bad-mouthed.