trash-talked

past tense of trash-talk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for trash-talked
Verb
  • Spurs have, for now, dismissed takeover talk.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • His previous criminal history includes two violations of an abuse prevention order and a charge of destruction of property, all of which have been dismissed.
    Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Responses that joked about and minimized the posters’ experiences, or were unsupportive in other ways, were comparatively rare.
    Laura Schwab Reese, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The damage to Caden’s body was minimized by his older brother quickly pulling off his shirt and instructing him to stop, drop and roll to put out the fire.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Many members of the media criticized the team's performance as did supporters, who were not impressed with the Americans, particularly in the first half, when the Koreans controlled the game and scored both goals.
    Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • In a phone interview, both sharply criticized the map and its impact on Kansas City’s representation in Congress.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • With four weeks of consistent use, our tester’s dark spots were diminished, and her skin looked even-toned and healthy.
    Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Now, with the rise of summaries and instant answers, their impact on driving actual site traffic has diminished.
    Noa Eshed, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Trash-talked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trash-talked. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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