put-down
Example Sentences
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Trump, who has feuded with O'Donnell for decades, saw an opportunity for a put-down when the veteran comic's name came up during Wednesday's meeting.
From Salon • Mar. 12, 2025
Judge relies on a producer to scour YouTube to find videos that might spark a spontaneous put-down.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2023
“Beatnik is put-down, negative, drag,” he explained to The Los Angeles Times in 1969.
From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2022
After pausing for the crowd to cheer the put-down, she continued, one hand over her heart.
From Washington Post • Oct. 12, 2022
It’s the quintessential Toronto middle-class-matron put-down, the ultimate disapproval.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
