POOR-MOUTHING Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

poor-mouthing 1 of 2

noun

as in disparagement

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poor-mouthing

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verb

present participle of poor-mouth

as in dismissing

to express scornfully one's low opinion of regardless of whatever is nominated, there'll be those who will poor-mouth the Oscar nominees

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Noun

Iamaleava could have allowed the disparagement to compound, but the starting signal-caller is using it as fuel for a 2026 season where many have the Bruins painted as a potential dark horse.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Her mother, meanwhile, is backed up by her second husband (Kwon), a mild-mannered documentary filmmaker whose profession gives his wife yet more ammunition in her smiling disparagement of Sanghee.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of disparagement

Verb

Now with Jane Doe recanting her claims, Carter’s attorneys have filed a notice to the judge, dismissing all claims against her — though their case against her former attorney, Buzbee, still stands.

— Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026
In previous orders, Kiir has alarmed observers by dismissing important officials.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of dismissing

Noun

This lifts the hull out of the water, reducing hydrodynamic drag and minimizing wake generation.

— David Szondy June 27, New Atlas, 27 June 2026
The risk of adaptation is highest under a continuous, strong selection pressure, so minimizing, switching and staggering pesticides can help thwart resistance.

— Jacob A Tennessen, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026

Definition of minimizing

Verb

Between terrorism and global warming and diminishing natural resources, the world is out of balance.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Basic tasks like summarization, translation and drafting offer diminishing differentiation as tools become widespread.

— Fabio Caversan, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of diminishing

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The worst came during the early hours of July 28, when heavy rains fell on already soggy ground, running down steep hills into narrow river valleys — a perfect recipe for fast, devastating flooding.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
The buttons running down the front placket of the sweater were unbuttoned toward the top but closed at the bust line.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of running down

Verb

Certainly there were clear taboos, beginning with questioning the legitimacy of the Chinese Communist Party and criticizing the country’s central leadership.

— Howard W. French, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026
After slogans criticizing the Sacramento State administration appeared in chalk on the facade of a 64-year-old campus building earlier this week, at least one student is now facing potential disciplinary action.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of criticizing

Verb

Police chief Fuller is correct — talking down a place can be self-fulfilling.

— Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Leadership training disputes The lawsuit alleges Petersen began subjecting Kennon to discriminatory treatment around January 2024, including talking down to her, ignoring her and questioning her judgment.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026

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