trash-talks
verb
as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of began to trash-talk the opposing players the minute they got on the field Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- dismisses
- talks down
- minimizes
- diminishes
- runs down
- cries down
- plays down
- discounts
- criticizes
- dumps on
- poor-mouths
- writes off
- derogates
- denigrates
- kisses off
- disparages
- decries
- vilipends
- discommends
- belittles
- dislikes
- deprecates
- bad-mouths
- depreciates
- denounces
- condemns
- puts down
- trashes
- reprehends
- abuses
- disses
- scolds
- asperses
- discredits
- disapproves (of)
- slanders
- disgraces
- slurs
- maligns
- censures
- reprobates
- vilifies
- defames
- traduces
- rips
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- praises
- applauds
- recommends
- lauds
- favors
- extolls
- extols
- indorses
- magnifies
- sanctions
- exalts
- approves
- glorifies
- compliments
- endorses
- acclaims
- eulogizes
- commends
- countenances