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单词 poor-mouths
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poor-mouth

1 of 2

verb

ˈpu̇r-ˌmau̇t͟h How to pronounce poor-mouth (audio)
ˈpȯr-,
-ˌmau̇th
poor-mouthed; poor-mouthing; poor-mouths

intransitive verb

: to plead poverty as a defense or excuse

transitive verb

: to speak disparagingly of

poor mouth

2 of 2

noun

: an exaggerated claim of poverty

Synonyms

Verb

  • bad-mouth
  • belittle
  • cry down
  • decry
  • denigrate
  • deprecate
  • depreciate
  • derogate
  • diminish
  • dis [slang]
  • diss
  • discount
  • dismiss
  • disparage
  • kiss off
  • minimize
  • play down
  • put down
  • run down
  • talk down
  • trash
  • trash-talk
  • vilipend
  • write off
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Word History

First Known Use

Verb

circa 1930, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Noun

1764, in the meaning defined above

poor-mouths

verb

present tense third-person singular of poor-mouth
as in minimizes
to express scornfully one's low opinion of regardless of whatever is nominated, there'll be those who will poor-mouth the Oscar nominees

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • minimizes
  • dismisses
  • diminishes
  • trash-talks
  • cries down
  • talks down
  • discounts
  • criticizes
  • runs down
  • dumps on
  • plays down
  • disparages
  • derogates
  • writes off
  • bad-mouths
  • denigrates
  • kisses off
  • belittles
  • vilipends
  • dislikes
  • deprecates
  • depreciates
  • decries
  • discommends
  • denounces
  • condemns
  • puts down
  • abuses
  • trashes
  • scolds
  • asperses
  • disses
  • disapproves (of)
  • discredits
  • reprehends
  • disgraces
  • slurs
  • slanders
  • maligns
  • censures
  • defames
  • reprobates
  • vilifies
  • rips
  • traduces

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • praises
  • applauds
  • magnifies
  • favors
  • recommends
  • lauds
  • exalts
  • sanctions
  • approves
  • glorifies
  • extols
  • endorses
  • acclaims
  • indorses
  • compliments
  • extolls
  • commends
  • countenances
  • eulogizes
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