Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slap-down
noun
/slæp-daʊn/

Definition
A decisive or forceful rebuke or rejection of something.

Examples
- The manager gave a slap-down to the team’s excuses for missing the deadline.
- Her response was a swift slap-down to the criticism she faced.
- During the debate, the candidate delivered a slap-down that resonated with the audience.

Meaning
Slap-down refers to an action or statement that quickly dismisses or counters another person’s argument or opinion. It can also refer to a situation where someone is put in their place, often in a public or humiliating manner.

Synonyms
- rebuke
- reprimand
- put-down
- disparagement
- denunciation