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
He was talked down and arrested about 4:15 a.m., Rulon said.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024
Take advantage of the extra eloquence to talk down any obstacles that may be hindering your path.
—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
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024
Take advantage of the extra eloquence to talk down any obstacles that may be hindering your path.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk down
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Shostak dismisses the idea that people would panic, given that most Americans believe that aliens exist.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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The family of another employee, Johnny Peterson, filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the company and its owner, Gerald O’Connor, who said the workers were dismissed with enough time to escape.Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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In the future, treatments will be customized to an individual’s DNA, maximizing medication efficacy and minimizing side effects.Elizabeth Kiehner, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Local dining supports area farmers and minimizes the distance your food travels.AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Yankees’ decision to go with Goldschmidt on a one-year contract is not without risk given his age and diminishing skills.Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The district is set to ask the Metro Council for use of $12 million surplus funds to partially offset the diminishing pandemic money.Maria Leontaras, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Our Harrison Campbell ran down five TSSAA football playoff games across the state that might feature upsets this week.Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Below, the executive runs down some of the career highlights from his time at the studio.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Ancelotti tried to play down the seriousness of the situation following a 3-2 win in Bergamo, yet the club then confirmed on Thursday that its number 9 has suffered an injury to his left thigh.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Fresh from the success of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Tim Burton has played down reports he is set to work with Warner Bros again on a reboot of its 1958 classic Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman which is in development at the studio.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Talk down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20down. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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