as in dismissing
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 talking down
Politicos everywhere are talking down Johnson’s chances.
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Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
During his remarks, Beshear accused Vance, whose memoir explores issues such as poverty and the lack of opportunity in Appalachia and the Rust Belt, of talking down to the people of Kentucky.
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Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
Worldfor never talking down to me or being too afraid to address the hard things in life.
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Anna Earl,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2026
Misfits is a great example of a show for a teenage audience that respects its demographic rather than talking down to them.
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Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
Forever captures the rush and confusion of first love without talking down to its audience.
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Okla Jones,
Essence,
14 Dec. 2025
Never met someone successful ever talking down to someone online.
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Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Boys Go to Jupiter captures an adolescent malaise without talking down to its teens — there is no preaching about real jobs, responsibilities, or five-year plans.
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
14 Aug. 2025
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
During his remarks, Beshear accused Vance, whose memoir explores issues such as poverty and the lack of opportunity in Appalachia and the Rust Belt, of talking down to the people of Kentucky.
—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
Worldfor never talking down to me or being too afraid to address the hard things in life.
—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2026
Misfits is a great example of a show for a teenage audience that respects its demographic rather than talking down to them.
—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
Forever captures the rush and confusion of first love without talking down to its audience.
—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
14 Dec. 2025
Never met someone successful ever talking down to someone online.
—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Boys Go to Jupiter captures an adolescent malaise without talking down to its teens — there is no preaching about real jobs, responsibilities, or five-year plans.
—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking down
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Integration Calling genomics the most powerful data asset in biopharma does not mean dismissing other data types.
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For now, Comcast is dismissing M&A talk, but there also is the matter of timing.
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The end goal should not be minimizing the number of systems per se, but rather making sure those systems can be adjusted and integrated quickly to keep up with changing business demands.
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Under the former, the priority is to continue providing water and wastewater services while minimizing creditor losses and restructuring the company so a new owner can be found.
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On a broken possession with the shot clock running down, Thornton caught the ball in the right corner with space to shoot.
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Taking the form of a 420-pound plasticky egg, K5s have mainly made headlines through extraordinary mishaps like drowning in a fountain and running down a 16-month-old-toddler.
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While professionals still seek performance upgrades, consumers increasingly view MacBooks as durable household appliances, diminishing the traditional annual upgrade cycle.
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While Doral, Sweetwater, Tamiami and other areas near the fires did not see evacuations, officials warned air quality was diminishing due to the smoke, which could have caused health issues for some residents.
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The host nation won comfortably despite playing down a man from the 64th minute on.
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Senegal has pressured Iraq, which is again playing down a man, but hasn't had many quality chances on net.
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But as his brace against Uzbekistan showed, writing off Ronaldo remains a dangerous mistake.
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So, before writing off a sluggish job candidate search as a market issue, take a hard look at the listing itself, from the title to the requirements, the compensation and the hiring process.
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“Talking down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20down. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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