cry down

verb

Definition of cry downnext
as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of she cried down any party to which she wasn't invited

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cry down
  1. dismiss
  2. minimize
  3. diminish
  4. talk down
  5. run down
  6. play down
Verb
  • Zhykovych’s lawyer, Anatoliy Ivanov, dismissed the allegations, telling CNN that Reut was the organizer and killer and was seeking to shift the blame onto Zhykovych.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Chauvin is looking to have his conviction vacated and the charges dismissed.
    — Riley Moser, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of dismiss
Verb
  • Prosecutors revealed Davis’ admittedly big mouth had been opening to investigators since 1998 – only two years after Shakur was gunned down – in a series of secret interviews trying to minimize his own legal damage by giving information to the cops.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • This is intended to minimize degradation, reducing contrast decay and improving light projection reliability, ultimately extending the screen's lifespan.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of minimize
Verb
  • The term refers to when tobacco companies in the 1990s were forced to pay billions of dollars for misleading the public about the safety and potential harms of their products, and subsequently saw their power and influence dramatically diminished.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The filter significantly diminishes elements commonly found in water that can be damaging, like chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, heavy metals, and more.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of diminish
Verb
  • Leadership training disputes The lawsuit alleges Petersen began subjecting Kennon to discriminatory treatment around January 2024, including talking down to her, ignoring her and questioning her judgment.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Any emphasis in his Jackson Hole address on his commitment to 2% inflation could help in talking down long bond yields.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of talk down
Verb
  • Bleday also hit a deep drive that Arizona center fielder Ryan Waldschmidt ran down at the wall in the seventh and struck out in the ninth The 28-year-old left fielder topped his career high with the homer, his 21st of the season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Around 250,000 people are expected to attend the seven-turn race, which will loop around the east end of the National Mall and run down Pennsylvania and Independence Avenues.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of run down
Verb
  • Mudryk, a right-footed forward best known for playing down the left, is among Leeds’ preferred options and talks are ongoing with Chelsea, despite an initial knock-back.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In response to the concerns, companies including Amazon and Microsoft have been playing down the issue, saying the data center water use can be done responsibly, or sourced from wastewater.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of play down
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“Cry down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cry%20down. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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