verb
- to criticize or speak negatively about someone or something
Usage: informal
Examples
- She constantly badmouths her former employer.
- Don’t badmouth your teammates behind their backs.
- He badmouths the restaurant whenever someone mentions it.
- The politician badmouths his opponents during every speech.
- Stop badmouthing the new policy until you understand it better.
- She badmouths everyone who disagrees with her opinion.