Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
do-down
verb
/ˌduːˈdaʊn/
Definition
To speak or act in a way that belittles or discredits someone.
Examples
- He really did her down in front of the whole team.
- Don’t do him down just because he made a mistake.
- She felt that her contributions were being done down during the meeting.
Meaning
Doing something that shows disrespect or disdain towards another person, often leading to their embarrassment or diminished reputation.
Synonyms
- Belittle
- Disparage
- Denigrate
- Undermine
