poor-mouthed Synonyms

Strongest:

an exaggerated claim of poverty, to speak disparagingly of, to plead poverty as a defense or excuse

The destitute woman poor-mouthed her way through the neighborhood, begging for scraps of food.
The poor-mouthed student was always asking for handouts, despite having a steady income.
The salesman poor-mouthed the product's features, making it seem like a bargain.
The politician poor-mouthed his opponent's policies, trying to make them appear inferior.
The beggar poor-mouthed his way into people's wallets, earning a living by playing on their sympathy.
The unemployed man poor-mouthed his situation to the social worker, hoping to qualify for benefits.
The child poor-mouthed his parents, complaining that he never got what he wanted.
The injured veteran poor-mouthed his symptoms, downplaying the extent of his pain.
The entrepreneur poor-mouthed his business plan to investors, hoping to gain their sympathy.
The elderly woman poor-mouthed her financial situation, even though she had a comfortable inheritance.

an exaggerated claim of poverty, to speak disparagingly of, to plead poverty as a defense or excuse

minimized,dismissed, diminished, criticized, discounted, vilipended,dumped on, trashed, denigrated, denounced

applauded, extolled, favored, exalted, sanctioned, acclaimed, magnified, lauded, approved, recommended

The destitute woman poor-mouthed her way through the neighborhood, begging for scraps of food.

The poor-mouthed student was always asking for handouts, despite having a steady income.

The salesman poor-mouthed the product's features, making it seem like a bargain.

The politician poor-mouthed his opponent's policies, trying to make them appear inferior.