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bad-mouthing
noun[ U ]
(alsobadmouthing)uk /ˈbædˌmaʊ.θɪŋ/ us /ˈbædˌmaʊ.θɪŋ/
the act of saying bad things about someone to other people: 说人坏话的行为
You won't hear any bad-mouthing of opponents from him.不会听到他说对手的坏话。
Being too indiscreet about their wealth can easily lead to envy and badmouthing.露富很容易招致嫉妒和诽谤。
He did not speak to the press before the bout; there was no bragging and no bad-mouthing.
He tried to sabotage other chefs' efforts to succeed by intimidation and bad-mouthing.
Their circle seemed to be characterized by bitter intellectual bickering and endless bad-mouthing.
The badmouthing has verged on harassment.
I blame the leader, because all the badmouthing and character assassination comes from the top.
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