poor-mouth

poor–mouth

verb
\ˈpu̇r-ˌmau̇th, ˈpȯr-, -ˌmau̇th\

Definition of POOR-MOUTH

intransitive verb

: to plead poverty as a defense or excuse

transitive verb

: to speak disparagingly of

First Known Use of POOR-MOUTH

1964

Related to POOR-MOUTH

Synonyms: bad-mouth, belittle, cry down, denigrate, deprecate, depreciate, derogate, diminish, dis (also diss) [slang], discount, dismiss, disparage, kiss off, minimize, play down, poor-mouth, put down, run down, talk down, trash, trash-talk, vilipend, write off

Antonyms: acclaim, applaud, exalt, extol (also extoll), glorify, laud, magnify, praise

Related Words: discommend; abuse, scold; disapprove (of), dislike; censure, condemn, criticize, denounce, reprehend, reprobate; asperse, defame, malign, rip, slander, slur, traduce, vilify; discredit, disgrace

Near Antonyms: approve, countenance, endorse (also indorse), favor, recommend, sanction; commend, compliment, eulogize

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