verb
- to criticize someone or something harshly or unfairly
Usage: informal; past tense of badmouth
Examples
- She badmouthed her former boss to anyone who would listen.
- The competitor badmouthed our product in the trade magazine.
- He felt hurt after his teammates badmouthed his performance.
- The politician was badmouthed by opponents during the campaign.
- Don’t badmouth the restaurant just because you had one bad meal.
- She regretted having badmouthed her friend behind her back.