poor-mouth

verb

ˈpu̇r-ˌmau̇t͟h How to pronounce poor-mouth (audio)
Definition of poor-mouthnext
as in to dismiss
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poor-mouth
  1. dismiss
  2. minimize
  3. diminish
  4. talk down
  5. run down
  6. criticize
Verb
  • The case was previously scheduled to go to trial in August 2025, but is now expected to be dismissed.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The Pentagon did not respond to a request for comment before this report published, but in a speech at West Point in early December, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin dismissed the idea that women should not be in combat roles.
    James LaPorta, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of dismiss
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  • In the future, treatments will be customized to an individual’s DNA, maximizing medication efficacy and minimizing side effects.
    Elizabeth Kiehner, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Local dining supports area farmers and minimizes the distance your food travels.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of minimize
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  • Climate change exacerbates the threats with rising temperatures disrupting migration patterns and diminishing the availability of milkweed, the monarch caterpillar's essential food source.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Helping to model that behavior and normalizing outreach for support is a great way to diminish the stigma.
    Subha Barry, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminish
Verb
  • The two countries eventually signed a trade deal that was meant to lead to more trade talks down the line.
    Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Does your party have a disdain problem in talking down to working class voters in particular?
    CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of talk down
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  • Our Harrison Campbell ran down five TSSAA football playoff games across the state that might feature upsets this week.
    Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Below, the executive runs down some of the career highlights from his time at the studio.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of run down
Verb
  • Mangione was found with a three-page handwritten manifesto criticizing the U.S. healthcare system.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Many people made public statements in support of Thompson, his family, and the capture of his killer, but others on social media celebrated the demise of a powerful figure in an industry often criticized for its denials of healthcare coverage.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of criticize
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poorly

poor-mouth

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