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slap down

UK
/slæp daʊn/
US
/slæp daʊn/

Translations

slap downverb
slapped down
Past Simple
slapped down
Past Participle
slapping down
Gerund
UK
/slæp daʊn/
US
/slæp daʊn/
rejeter sèchementPour une proposition, une idée ou une suggestion ; rejet brusque et sans discussion.
The board slapped down the new policy suggestion without much discussion.
Le conseil a rejeté sèchement la nouvelle proposition de politique sans vraiment en discuter.
claquerPour poser ou déposer quelque chose avec force ; registre neutre.
He slapped down the book on the table in frustration.
Il a claqué le livre sur la table, exaspéré.
rabrouerFamilier ; signifie réprimander sèchement ou brusquement.
The manager slapped down the employee for missing the deadline.
Le directeur a rabroué l’employé pour avoir manqué la date limite.
Synonyms
quash
put down
squelch
dismiss
reject
rebuff

Definitions

slap downverb
To criticize or reprimand someone harshly.
The manager slapped down the employee for missing the deadline.
To reject or dismiss something, such as a proposal or idea, abruptly.
The board slapped down the new policy suggestion without much discussion.
To place something down forcefully.
He slapped down the book on the table in frustration.
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