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
People want to be inspired by their president, not talked down to.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Rebecca Harrell stars in a film that treats young people with intelligence and grace, never talking down to them like so much modern family entertainment, as the story of a wounded reindeer becomes truly magical.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Like Brown, the Wild Robot film team was adamant that their film would not talk down to the kids.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
However, if a new client rejects strategies, expects unrealistic results and/or talks down to my team—then that client will no longer be a client.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Rebecca Harrell stars in a film that treats young people with intelligence and grace, never talking down to them like so much modern family entertainment, as the story of a wounded reindeer becomes truly magical.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Like Brown, the Wild Robot film team was adamant that their film would not talk down to the kids.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
However, if a new client rejects strategies, expects unrealistic results and/or talks down to my team—then that client will no longer be a client.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk down
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But in October, 2023, Scott County Attorney Ron Hocevar, whose office prosecutes crimes across the county, decided to drop charges after a motion to dismiss was filed by the defense.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Despite the positive identifications, prosecutors dismissed the murder case against Walton six months after the preliminary hearing.—
Jakob Rodgers,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Corded: no | Features: hot and cold compress, weighted, portable, microwavable Frequently Asked Questions How do heating pads help minimize cramps?—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
31 Jan. 2025
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The pilots were found to have violated federal regulations that require them to minimize conversation at critical moments of the flight, among other issues.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
31 Jan. 2025
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And so my part was always diminished in his presence.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
2 Feb. 2025
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However, as time progresses, intimacy can diminish, leading to a sense of disconnection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
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Bates was no longer running down sidelines to knock the cleats off kick returners.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2025
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Parton added a contrasting tone, wearing a white jacket with three-quarter length sleeves, sharp lapels, a plunging neckline and gold button accents on the cuffs and running down the front placket atop a bow detailing at the base of the piece.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
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Friday's trip could prompt some uncomfortable conversations about climate change, which Trump has played down and denied.—
WILL WEISSERT,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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The 18-year-old then missed the 3-0 Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday, but manager Mikel Arteta has played down the extent of the injury.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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