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putdown

UK
/ˈpʊtdaʊn/
US
/ˈpʊtˌdaʊn/

Translations

putdownnoun
putdowns
множ.
UK
/ˈpʊtdaʊn/
US
/ˈpʊtˌdaʊn/
His comment was a harsh putdown that left her speechless.
Его комментарий был резким оскорблением, которое оставило её безмолвной.
The putdown in front of his colleagues was hard to forget.
Унижение перед его коллегами было трудно забыть.
Additional translations
насмешка
пренебрежение
уничижение
Synonyms
taunt
slight
sneer
insult
slur
derision
disparagement
belittlement
putdownadjective
UK
/ˈpʊtdaʊn/
US
/ˈpʊtdaʊn/
Used attributively before a noun to describe remarks, humour, etc. that belittle or disparage.

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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