badmouth
Meaning
to speak disparagingly or insultingly about someone (কাউকে অবমাননা করা বা খারাপ কথা বলা)
Pronunciation
বাডমাউথ (bāḍmāuṭh)
Synonyms
slander, defame, disparage, denigrate, slur, malign, libel, criticize
Synonyms
She was accused of slander against her former partner.
He tried to defame her reputation in the community.
It's not nice to disparage someone's efforts.
He tended to denigrate his colleagues in meetings.
His slurs against the team were uncalled for.
They malign her character without any proof.
Publishing that article was a clear act of libel.
It's easy to criticize, but hard to encourage.
Antonyms
It's important to praise others for their hard work.
The manager commended her for her performance.
Politicians often endorse various initiatives.
Let's applaud her for her achievements.
I always support my friends in difficult times.
We should honor those who help the community.
We will celebrate his victory together.
She gave him a compliment on his new haircut.
Phrases
Stop badmouthing your friends; it's not good behavior.
Don't badmouth your coworkers if you want to keep a harmonious workplace.
Badmouthing others will only hurt your reputation.
It's untrustworthy to badmouth someone behind their back.
Never badmouth your family; they are your support system.