"Put-down" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Put-down" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Put-down" Meaning

A put-down is a remark or an action intended to insult or demean someone, often in a subtle or clever way. It's a way of belittling or mocking someone, either to make them feel inferior or to gain an advantage over them.

"Put-down" Examples

1. To put-down someone's idea

She tried to put-down her colleague's suggestion, but he fought back with solid arguments.

2. He suffered a few put-downs from his peers, but he never gave up.

He suffered a few put-downs from his peers, but he never gave up.

3. The comedian's sharp one-liners were a series of put-downs for the celebrity guest.

The comedian's sharp one-liners were a series of put-downs for the celebrity guest.

4. He thought it was just a joke, but his friend's put-down was hurtful.

He thought it was just a joke, but his friend's put-down was hurtful.

5. Her put-down of the opponent's proposal changed the direction of the meeting.

Her put-down of the opponent's proposal changed the direction of the meeting.

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