mouth (off)

verb

ˈmau̇t͟h How to pronounce mouth (off) (audio)
Definition of mouth (off)next
as in to speak
to talk as if giving an important and formal speech some crank mouthing off in the center of town to anyone who would listen

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouth (off)
  1. speak
  2. talk
  3. discourse
  4. orate
  5. declaim
  6. announce
Verb
  • Local leaders were hesitant to speak at length about the congresswoman, wary of the perception that they would be seen as pressuring a reluctant candidate into running — which is how former Rep. Ron Dellums’ mayoral tenure is often remembered.
    Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Mikko Rantanen spoke bluntly about Nichushkin, saying the quiet part out loud.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of speak
Verb
  • In this week's episode of Truly Texan, Doggett talks in-depth about her experience with multiple sclerosis as well as what is was like to be a patient for once.
    Hannah Ortega, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Arizona Republic Glendale police arrested two men suspected of following a man who withdrew $50,000 in cash to buy a truck before the money was grabbed from the car while the man was talking with the seller.
    Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of talk
Verb
  • But by Obama’s second term in office, discourse about the importance of representation in media had intensified, and the show came under fire in 2013 for not featuring a Black woman cast member in five years.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
  • Kiss or no kiss, Glen Powell is just happy fans care enough about Twisters to start discourse online.
    Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2024
Definition of discourse
Verb
  • Is there a historical context where the struggle has been orated by other groups?
    J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024
  • At the age of 3, little Malachi Lukes was orating at his school in the style of President Barack Obama.
    Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2024
Definition of orate
Verb
  • Oliveira films on location, with the actors in costume, declaiming in boldly theatrical tones that seem wrenched whole from the era of the play’s origins.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Ten minutes later, a few dozen people were crowding into 192 Books, on Tenth Avenue, to hear Grau declaim in a dead language.
    Fergus McIntosh, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
Definition of declaim
Verb
  • The two met at the same event several years ago before formally announcing their relationship in May 2023.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Polis’ office announced the project – but no price tag – on Friday.
    Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of announce
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