Putdown

noun

noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of put-down. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

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offenseabasementaffrontaspersionatrocitybrickbat

Example

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"Her scathing putdown made it clear what she thought of his comments."

Etymology

Deverbal from put down.

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