Downmouth

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To speak negatively or critically.

    "Such downmouthing of the profession is almost incredible."

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"Such downmouthing of the profession is almost incredible."

Etymology

From down- + mouth.

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