Definitions

put down

[poot-doun] / ˈpʊtˌdaʊn /

VERB

write into record

Synonyms

STRONGEST

set down write down

WEAK

enter inscribe jot down log record take down transcribe

Antonyms

WEAK

erase

VERB

subdue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crush quash quell repress stamp out suppress

WEAK

annihilate defeat dismiss extinguish reject silence squash

Antonyms

STRONGEST

let go permit release

WEAK

build up

VERB

comment negatively

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crush run down

WEAK

belittle condemn decry deflate derogate discount dismiss disparage downcry humiliate minimize mortify opprobriate reject shame slight snub write off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

praise

WEAK

boost build up compliment flatter

NOUN

nasty commentary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

jibe

STRONG

cut dig disparagement gibe humiliation indignity insult knock pan rebuff sarcasm slight sneer snub

Antonyms

STRONG

commendation compliment flattery praise respect

put-down

NOUN

nasty commentary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

jibe

STRONG

cut dig disparagement gibe humiliation indignity insult knock pan rebuff sarcasm slight sneer snub suppression

Antonyms

STRONG

commendation compliment flattery praise respect

Example Sentences

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Customers put down deposits of 1% when buying planes.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

We could each put down on our tax forms our spending preferences.

From Slate • May 11, 2026

With the run-up in home values during recent years, the limits have taken some of the sting out of property taxes for homeowners who have already put down roots.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

She also put down a deposit to have her eyebrows tattooed, but ended up not going through with the cosmetic work.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Klaus put down the book and pointed at Count Olaf.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket

put down

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