talk down
The phrase “talk down” has 2 syllables: talk down.
It's pronounced as /tɔːk daʊn/.
What is synonym and antonym for talk down?
In the thesaurus, “talk down” has 5 synonyms and 13 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for talk down along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for talk down
- diminish
- dismiss
- minimize
- play down
- run down
Antonyms for talk down
Meanings of talk down
- verb
- To negotiate a lower price.
- (flying) Of ground control: to verbally assist someone to land an aircraft.
- To convince a person to cease a drastic action or response, such as a suicide attempt or act of rage.
- To overcome by spoken argument.
Example Sentences
- He tried to talk down her concerns, but she wasn’t convinced.
- The manager used his experience to talk down the employee who was feeling overwhelmed.
- Instead of encouraging her, he would always talk down to her, making her feel small.
- The teacher had to talk down the excited students before the class could begin.
- She attempted to talk down the situation, but the tension was already too high.
On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to talk down, such as: acclaim, applaud, approve, diminish, dismiss, endorse, exalt.
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