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
Nobody likes being talked down to, and the movies that are delivering more than one kind of dopamine hit are what’s connecting.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
Some say the programs are too dry, or talk down to younger investors, or feel outdated.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Status items such as $250 shoes are talked down to the $50 model, but an $800 bed for better sleep could be approved, Schuchert said.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
His willingness to confront these issues head-on has won him credibility among voters who feel neglected or talked down to by political elites.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
Some say the programs are too dry, or talk down to younger investors, or feel outdated.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Status items such as $250 shoes are talked down to the $50 model, but an $800 bed for better sleep could be approved, Schuchert said.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
His willingness to confront these issues head-on has won him credibility among voters who feel neglected or talked down to by political elites.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk down
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Boston Magazine reported that during her training she was ultimately dismissed for administering opiates without a doctor’s order and leaving her shift early.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Bond's attorneys filed a lawsuit against the unnamed accuser, and the suit was ultimately dismissed.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Comfort: cycling infrastructure should allow for comfortable maneuvering and minimize the use of (precious) human energy.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Many native grasses and wildflowers have extensive root systems that grow deep and wide, helping minimize runoff and prevent erosion.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Aug. 2025
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The transit systems that give independence to hundreds of thousands of people living with disabilities will be severely diminished.—
Karen Tamley,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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There's a channel that runs down the bottom of the down tube that the cables sit in, held in place by a plastic cover that's screwed onto the frame.—
JOHN TIMMER,
ArsTechnica,
12 Aug. 2025
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So instead of one long conveyor, there will be three sub-assemblies that run down their own lines simultaneously and then join together.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Read more: Why Putin Will Be Thrilled With the Result of the Alaska Summit Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking to CBS, sought to play down rumors that the leaders of Europe’s largest economies were traveling to the White House to prevent another argument between Trump and Zelensky.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
17 Aug. 2025
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Nix's fine play down the stretch, along with a few notable offseason additions, has led to some rosy predictions for the Broncos this coming season.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Talk down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20down. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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