talk down
verb
Definition of talk down
intransitive verb
: to speak in a condescending or oversimplified fashion
transitive verb
: to disparage or belittle by talking
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Examples of talk down in a Sentence
a company that prefers to talk up its own products rather than talk down those of its competitors
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First Known Use of talk down
1844
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