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Term: Bad Mouth

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To speak ill of someone or something

Description: When you bad mouth someone or something, you are expressing negative opinions or making derogatory comments about them.

Sample Sentence: John always bad mouths his boss, but he doesn't realize it affects his career prospects.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Expression of criticism or negative comments

Description: As a noun, bad mouth refers to the act of making negative remarks or expressing criticism about someone or something.

Sample Sentence: Her bad mouth about the restaurant influenced my decision not to dine there.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Having a foul or offensive mouth or language

Description: When used as an adjective, bad-mouthed implies that someone frequently uses offensive or disrespectful language.

Sample Sentence: The bad-mouthed comedian shocked the audience with his offensive jokes.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: In a negative or disparaging manner

Description: When used as an adverb, bad mouth modifies the verb to indicate that something is being done in a negative or disparaging manner.

Sample Sentence: She constantly complained bad-mouthedly about her colleagues, damaging team morale.

Possible Related Products:

• Books on Bad Mouthing and Its Effects
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• Books on Manners and Communication