"Runs the mouth" is a colloquial phrase that indicates the act of speaking without thinking, often resulting in reckless, pointless, or harmful babble. If someone is accused of running their mouth, it implies that they are unable to control their words and tend to speak without a filter. Antonyms for "runs the mouth" would include words such as "listens intently," "keeps quiet," "thinks before speaking," "speaks thoughtfully," and "communicates deliberately." These words suggest an individual who is considerate, sensible, and conscious about the impact of their words on others, as opposed to someone who talks endlessly and frequently without taking the context, audience or setting into account.