to rubbish

Examples

• All

• Being proud of what's been achieved is very often justified and we shouldn't rubbish ourselves.

• That's why we rubbished the story.

  Diana (2013)

• Also, it's a bit weird how you are rubbishing Doctor Who when most of your income comes

  Blog text (20)

• I set him up a brilliant idea that he immediately rubbished.

  In Love with Alma Cogan (2011)

• The White House rubbished the allegations then and claimed Ed Klein had a history of making things up.

  Blog text (4)

• Accordingly, Netanyahu rubbishes every peace initiative offered by Israel.

  Blog text (21)

• In this segment, Jonathan Holmes rubbishes a press report about a measles outbreak in Sydney.

  Blog text (19)

• Despite these claims, Vanessa's representatives have rubbished the rumours, as '100 per cent not true' and 'ridiculous.'

  Blog text (7)

• Likewise, if Ross is all sweetness and light to an actor on Friday and then rubbishes them on Tuesday, are they going to want to be interviewed by him again?

  Blog text (9)

• The critics rubbished the film for its poor script and lack of originality.

Synonyms

T

to trash

vsto rubbish

• Offensive

70 5.8

To say very bad things about someone or something

is severe criticism that also expresses dismissive contempt

D

to dismiss as

vsto rubbish

59 4.6

To say someone or something is not worth taking seriously without careful thought

is active severe criticism that shows contempt rather than mere judgment

B

to bash

vsto rubbish

• Informal

49 4.6

To criticize someone strongly and unfairly in public

is severe criticism that adds a dismissive, contemptuous tone

D

to disparage

vsto rubbish

28 7.7

To speak badly about someone or something to show little respect

is criticism that expresses open contempt rather than neutral judgment

C

to censure

vsto rubbish

• Formal

26 7.7

To express strong disapproval of someone, often in an official statement

is severe disapproval that is typically informal and contemptuous

B

to badmouth

vsto rubbish

• Informal

15 7.6

To speak badly about someone behind their backs

is severe and dismissive criticism rather than merely unfair talk

D

to disdain

vsto rubbish

15 6.4

To treat a person or thing as not worthy of respect

is active severe criticism that attacks publicly rather than inward feeling

T

to talk trash

vsto rubbish

• Offensive

5 7.5

Say insulting, bragging words to make someone angry or nervous

is severe contempt expressed to damage or belittle rather than provoke

P

to pooh-pooh

vsto rubbish

5 9.5

To treat an idea or opinion as unimportant and not worth taking seriously

is harsher, aiming to damage reputation rather than merely dismiss

R

to rake over the coals

vsto rubbish

• Informal

4 7.9

Scold someone very strongly for a mistake

is harsh criticism that often carries contempt rather than formal rebuke

T

to talking trash

vsto rubbish

• Offensive

3 8.1

Say rude or insulting things to make someone feel bad

is contemptuous severe criticism rather than competitive provocation

R

to read to filth

vsto rubbish

• Offensive

9.9

Strongly insult someone in front of others to embarrass them

is similar but stresses contempt and dismissal over thoroughness

C

to clapperclaw

vsto rubbish

• Offensive

9.9

To attack someone with angry words

is equally harsh but focuses on contempt rather than mere abuse

M

to make shit of

vsto rubbish

• Offensive

9.9

Say someone's work or ideas are not important and make them feel small

is contemptuous criticism but less formal and more severe in tone

Antonyms

C

compliment

342 1.6

A polite remark that praises someone or something

P

praise

161 1.0

Words or actions that show admiration for someone

Compounds

R

rubbish heap

• UK

1 2.7

A pile of waste and old things

R

rubbish dump

• UK

1 2.0

A large open area where people leave trash

R

rubbish bag

• UK

1.0

A strong plastic bag used to hold household waste

How Harsh

to vilify

43 7.9

to rubbish

• UK

2 7.4

to belittle

45 5.0

to criticize

701 3.3

to dismiss

332 3.0

Surface Forms

Etymology