put-down

/pʊt daʊn/
/ˈpʊtdaʊn/
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Other forms: put-downs

Definitions of put-down
  1. noun
    a crushing remark
    synonyms: squelch, squelcher, takedown
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    type of:
    derision
    contemptuous laughter
Pronunciation
US
/pʊt daʊn/
UK
/ˈpʊtdaʊn/
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