Synonyms for speak ill of
Definitions
- v. 1
To vilify; to defame; to criticize.
Example sentences
- disgrace What you did brought disgrace on the whole class.
- discredit Tom can't believe Mary is trying to discredit him.
- disparage We didn't mean to disparage our contenders.
- blemish You are completely beautiful, my beloved, and without any blemish!
- defame Sami didn't want to defame anyone.
By length
- 6 letters
- defame2, vilify3, revile2
- 7 letters
- blemish2, blacken2, traduce, asperse
- 8 letters
- disgrace2, reproach2, demonize3, demonise
- 9 letters
- discredit3, disparage3, denigrate3
- 10 letters
- depreciate4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (defame2 = 2 syllables).