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
However, if a new client rejects strategies, expects unrealistic results and/or talks down to my team—then that client will no longer be a client.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The two countries eventually signed a trade deal that was meant to lead to more trade talks down the line.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
Does your party have a disdain problem in talking down to working class voters in particular?
—CBS News, 3 Nov. 2024
Gargoyles Few cartoons are as recognized for their mature storytelling as Gargoyles, a prime example of not talking down to a young audience.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2024
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The two countries eventually signed a trade deal that was meant to lead to more trade talks down the line.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
Does your party have a disdain problem in talking down to working class voters in particular?
—CBS News, 3 Nov. 2024
Gargoyles Few cartoons are as recognized for their mature storytelling as Gargoyles, a prime example of not talking down to a young audience.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk down
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King’s request to dismiss the federal agencies also said U.S. District Courts have jurisdiction on Freedom of Information Act requests in civil matters, as well as the claims alleging the State Department was negligent.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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What’s more, tech companies have hired workers in growing areas such as AI while at the same time dismissing workers in less-promising sectors.—
George Avalos,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Try to reduce high blood pressure, manage diabetes and cholesterol, avoid smoking, and minimize alcohol intake.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
20 Jan. 2025
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These factors work together to create a solid foundation for profitability and scalability, making these businesses an attractive choice for entrepreneurs looking to minimize risk and maximize success.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The new aid package swiftly follows Donald Trump's inauguration as president of the United States once more, and U.S. support for Ukraine could diminish soon.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Health experts fear that a US withdrawal from the agency would significantly diminish the agency's resources and capabilities, leave the world more vulnerable to health threats, and isolate the US, hurting its own interests and leaving the country less prepared to respond to another pandemic.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Jan. 2025
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Curran appears next to Trump in a series of photos showing the former and future president returning to his feet, blood running down his face and raising a fist, prompting cheers from the audience.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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With the current threat levels, these groups are sure to be running down leads locally, nationally and internationally to mitigate any potential threat to the inauguration or any of the high-level people attending.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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However, the Benetton group cut ties with him in 2020 after comments that played down the significance of the 2018 Morandi Bridge disaster which killed 43 people.—
Reuters,
CNN,
13 Jan. 2025
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Reports linking Manchester City’s James McAtee have been played down.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Talk down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20down. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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