bad-mouths (Meaning)

bad-mouths

to criticize severely, to say bad things about

Sarah bad-mouths her ex-boyfriend to anyone who will listen.
The teacher bad-mouths the students to their parents, complaining about their behavior.
The politician bad-mouths his opponent in a televised debate, accusing him of corruption.
The employee bad-mouths her boss to her colleagues, spreading rumors about their incompetence.
The reviewer bad-mouths the movie in a scathing review, criticizing the acting and directing.
The singer bad-mouths the record label for not promoting her album, claiming they sabotaged her career.
The mother bad-mouths her child's friend, whispering that they are a bad influence.
The coach bad-mouths the opposing team before the game, claiming they are weak and undisciplined.
The gossip column bad-mouths a celebrity, spreading rumors about their scandalous behavior.
The friend bad-mouths a mutual acquaintance, making hurtful comments about their appearance and personality.

to criticize severely, to say bad things about

disparages, minimizes, denigrates, diminishes, criticizes, belittles,dismisses, trashes, condemns, dumps on

magnifies, exalts, favors,praises, extols, recommends, endorses, indorses, lauds, glorifies

Sarah bad-mouths her ex-boyfriend to anyone who will listen.

The teacher bad-mouths the students to their parents, complaining about their behavior.

The politician bad-mouths his opponent in a televised debate, accusing him of corruption.

The employee bad-mouths her boss to her colleagues, spreading rumors about their incompetence.