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- \ˈbad-ˌmau̇th, -ˌmau̇th\
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- US Pronunciation
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- \ˈbad-ˌmau̇th, -ˌmau̇th\
Definitions of badmouth word
- noun badmouth (informal) To criticize or malign, especially unfairly or spitefully. 1
- transitive verb badmouth disparage sb 1
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Parts of speech for Badmouth
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adjective
verb
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
badmouth popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
badmouth usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for badmouth
verb badmouth
- criticize — If you criticize someone or something, you express your disapproval of them by saying what you think is wrong with them.
- criticise — criticize
- disparage — to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle: Do not disparage good manners.
- run down — melted or liquefied: run butter.
- belittle — If you belittle someone or something, you say or imply that they are unimportant or not very good.
Antonyms for badmouth
verb badmouth
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- cherish — If you cherish something such as a hope or a pleasant memory, you keep it in your mind for a long period of time.
- commend — If you commend someone or something, you praise them formally.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- flatter — to make flat.
See also
Matching words
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