Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
talk-down
verb
/tɔk daʊn/
Definition
To speak in a condescending or patronizing manner to someone, often implying that you are superior to them.
Examples
- She tried to explain her ideas, but he just talked down to her.
- The teacher spoke in a way that talked down to the students rather than encouraging them.
Meaning
To belittle or demean someone through your speech, typically to make them feel inferior or to assert authority over them.
Synonyms
- patronize
- condescend
- belittle
- deprecate
- talk down to
