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putdown

UK
/ˈpʊtdaʊn/
US
/ˈpʊtˌdaʊn/

Translations

putdownnoun
putdowns
pl
UK
/ˈpʊtdaʊn/
US
/ˈpʊtˌdaʊn/
vacherieFamilier ; remarque blessante ou humiliantе.
She was hurt by his constant putdowns during the meeting.
Elle a été blessée par ses constantes vacheries pendant la réunion.
euthanasieSens médical ; mise à mort sans souffrance pour abréger les souffrances d’un animal.
The veterinarian recommended a putdown to spare the horse further pain.
Le vétérinaire a recommandé une euthanasie pour épargner au cheval des souffrances supplémentaires.
atterrissageSens technique ; atterrissage d’un aéronef.
The pilot executed a smooth putdown on the runway.
Le pilote a effectué un atterrissage en douceur sur la piste.
Synonyms
slur
sneer
taunt
slight
belittlement
disparagement
derision
insult
putdownadjective
UK
/ˈpʊtdaʊn/
US
/ˈpʊtdaʊn/
Used attributively before a noun to describe remarks, humour, etc. that belittle or disparage.
méprisantDépréciatif ; exprimant le mépris ou l’intention de rabaisser.
His putdown style of comedy offended several audience members.
Son style de comédie méprisant a offensé plusieurs membres du public.
Additional translations
rabaissantDépréciatif ; très proche de « méprisant » selon le contexte.

Definitions

putdownnoun
A remark intended to humiliate or criticize someone.
She was hurt by his constant putdowns during the meeting.
An act of putting someone or something down, especially in a literal sense.
The pilot executed a smooth putdown on the runway.
The humane destruction of an animal to end its suffering; euthanasia.
The veterinarian recommended a putdown to spare the horse further pain.
putdownadjective
Disparaging or intended to belittle; expressing contempt.
His putdown style of comedy offended several audience members.
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