put-down
/ˈpʊtdaʊn
/noun informal
A remark intended to humiliate or criticize someone: a clever put-down of Tory supporters...
- Why are humorous put-downs needed when direct criticism or insults could suffice?
- Clearly, the writers saved all of their best insults and put-downs for his character.
- In the next article I shall address how to managing anger, stress, criticism and put-downs.
Synonyms
snub, disparaging remark, insult, slight, affront, rebuff, sneer, disparagement, humiliation, slap in the face, barb, jibe, criticism
informal dig, brush-off
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