Definitions

mouthing

[mou-thing] / ˈmaʊ ðɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

talking

Synonyms

STRONG

articulating chattering conversing discussing echoing enunciating expressing orating pronouncing ranting repeating spouting verbalizing vocalizing

WEAK

eloquent

Antonyms

WEAK

hearing listening witnessing

NOUN

grimace

Synonyms

STRONGEST

frown scowl smirk sneer

STRONG

face moue mouth mug smile

WEAK

wry face

Antonyms

WEAK

grin

NOUN

lip service

Synonyms

WEAK

duplicity empty talk hollow words hypocrisy hypocritical respect insincerity jive lie lip devotion lip homage lip praise lip reverence lip worship mouth honor sham smooth talk sweet-talk token agreement tokenism unctuousness

Example Sentences

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He scanned the room, mouthing our names as he counted to make sure that we were all present.

From Literature

He didn’t have to look back at Katherine to know that she was probably rolling her eyes, mouthing the words, “Really, we’re not related. Not by blood.”

From Literature

The cameras then panned to reality TV star Jenner, who made her name on the show Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and she was seen mouthing "I love you" back.

From BBC

As a rule, brave explorers do not have worried governesses mouthing objections to their adventures in Parts Unknown.

From Literature

Don’t buy it, because even those mouthing it don’t.

From The Wall Street Journal

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