TALK DOWN Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

talk down

verb

Definition of talk down

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 But that high-energy personality sometimes turned dark, classmates said, with Pratt making fun of his peers and talking down to staff members. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026 The contractors talked down to me. — Literary Hub, 15 May 2026 Others described feeling they were being talked down to. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026 How to get respect from Kit, who's always talking down to her and calling her a visitor in her own home. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for talk down

Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk down

Verb

The case had not gone to trial yet, and the charges were dismissed Wednesday as a result of his death, records show.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
He was charged with vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and DUI causing injury, but the second charge was later dismissed after the substances tested for were not found to be present in his blood, the statement at the time read.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of dismiss

Verb

Doctors are emphasizing the importance of minimizing your time in the smoke as much as possible.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Franchisors, franchisees, distributors, and food manufacturers increasingly rely upon rigorous supplier audits, product testing, traceability technology, and crisis response protocols to minimize both operational disruption and public health risks.

— Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of minimize

Verb

Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Kylian Mbappé’s powers were diminished in that tournament after sustaining a broken nose, while emerging stars like Michael Olise and Désiré Doué were yet to break through.

— James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Definition of diminish

Verb

In an interview with British newspaper The Times in 2024, Fricker played down her Oscar achievement.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
In Moscow, the Kremlin played down the importance of Fedorov's dismissal — despite his role in shaping Ukraine's attack drone program against the Russian interior.

— Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 16 July 2026