talk down
verb
talked down; talking down; talks down
: to speak in a condescending or oversimplified fashion
: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
Take advantage of the extra eloquence to talk down any obstacles that may be hindering your path.
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Jennifer Culp, Them, 6 Sep. 2024
Some of her parts came out in full flashback mode, feeling absolutely terrified, and had to be talked down.
—Rebecca J. Lester, Scientific American, 1 June 2023
Schurmann, in tandem with his talented crafts team, showcases plenty of visual dexterity — a delightful discovery since family-friendly films of this ilk so often talk down to their audience.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
Donald Trump has no accountability on those lies, talking down the American economy, talking down our democracy.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 June 2024
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Jennifer Culp, Them, 6 Sep. 2024
Some of her parts came out in full flashback mode, feeling absolutely terrified, and had to be talked down.
—Rebecca J. Lester, Scientific American, 1 June 2023
Schurmann, in tandem with his talented crafts team, showcases plenty of visual dexterity — a delightful discovery since family-friendly films of this ilk so often talk down to their audience.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
Donald Trump has no accountability on those lies, talking down the American economy, talking down our democracy.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 June 2024
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“Talk down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20down. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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