Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-down
noun
/ˈpʊt daʊn/
Definition
A remark intended to belittle or criticize someone.
Examples
- Her classmates made many put-downs that affected her confidence.
- His sarcastic put-down left everyone in the room feeling uncomfortable.
Meaning
A put-down is often a sharp or insulting comment aimed at diminishing someone’s self-esteem or status.
Synonyms
- insult
- slur
- derogation
- put-down
