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slapping down

/ˈslæpɪŋ daʊn/

Translations

slap downverb

slapping down

Gerund

slapped down

Past Simple

slapped down

Past Participle

slapping down

Gerund

/slæp daʊn/

The manager slapped down the employee's suggestion during the meeting.

Менеджер подавил предложение сотрудника во время собрания.

The teacher slapped down the student for talking during the lesson.

Учитель отчитала ученика за разговоры во время урока.

Synonyms

put down

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.