as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
a company that prefers to talk up its own products rather than talk down those of its competitors
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Recent Examples of talk down
Take advantage of the extra eloquence to talk down any obstacles that may be hindering your path.
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Jennifer Culp, Them, 6 Sep. 2024
Some of her parts came out in full flashback mode, feeling absolutely terrified, and had to be talked down.
—Rebecca J. Lester, Scientific American, 1 June 2023
Schurmann, in tandem with his talented crafts team, showcases plenty of visual dexterity — a delightful discovery since family-friendly films of this ilk so often talk down to their audience.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
Donald Trump has no accountability on those lies, talking down the American economy, talking down our democracy.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 June 2024
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Jennifer Culp, Them, 6 Sep. 2024
Some of her parts came out in full flashback mode, feeling absolutely terrified, and had to be talked down.
—Rebecca J. Lester, Scientific American, 1 June 2023
Schurmann, in tandem with his talented crafts team, showcases plenty of visual dexterity — a delightful discovery since family-friendly films of this ilk so often talk down to their audience.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
Donald Trump has no accountability on those lies, talking down the American economy, talking down our democracy.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk down
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The company dismissed its previous auditor, Marcum Asia CPAs LLP, and engaged WithumSmith+Brown, PC as its new auditor.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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Douglas, who was in the final year of his contract after being hired in 2019, was not consulted by Johnson when the owner made the decision to dismiss Saleh and replace him on an interim basis with defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.Dennis Waszak Jr., Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
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In contrast, the single-bore method minimizes street-level disruption.Dan Phan, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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This method, which is based on the idea of moving to where the hottest deer sign and action can be found, is used by many hunters who decide to minimize their hunting gear footprint and overall carry weight.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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As new ways become familiar, employees recognize their advantages, and resistance gradually diminishes.Peter Follows, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Black Lives Matter is severely diminished as an institution.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Quartz’s Rocio Fabbro runs down Powell’s limited chatter about it.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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In the end, Manchester United was able to run down the remainder of the clock, end its six-year trophy wait – the club’s longest wait for a major trophy since 1983 – and possibly usher in a new era at the club.Ben Church, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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In the aftermath,Tammany leaders played down their ambitions and put on demure faces in public.Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
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Television’s tendency to play down to the masses — manipulating our individual needs for attention, for agreement, or simply to win — is an insuperable problem at this particular, shameless moment in pop culture.Armond White, National Review, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Talk down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20down. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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