talks down

The phrase “talks down” has 2 syllables: talks down

It's pronounced as /tɔːks daʊn/


What is synonym and antonym for talks down?

In the thesaurus, “talks down” has 44 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for talks down along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for talks down

  • abuses
  • asperses
  • bad-mouths
  • belittles
  • censures
  • condemns
  • cries down
  • criticizes
  • decries
  • defames
  • denigrates
  • denounces
  • deprecates
  • depreciates
  • derogates
  • diminishes
  • discommends
  • discounts
  • discredits
  • disgraces
  • dislikes
  • dismisses
  • disparages
  • disses
  • dumps on
  • kisses off
  • maligns
  • minimizes
  • plays down
  • poor-mouths
  • puts down
  • reprehends
  • reprobates
  • rips
  • runs down
  • scolds
  • slanders
  • slurs
  • traduces
  • trash-talks
  • trashes
  • vilifies
  • vilipends
  • writes off

Antonyms for talks down

  • acclaims
  • applauds
  • approves
  • commends
  • compliments
  • countenances
  • endorses
  • eulogizes
  • exalts
  • extolls
  • extols
  • favors
  • glorifies
  • indorses
  • lauds
  • magnifies
  • praises
  • recommends
  • sanctions

Example Sentences

  • The manager often talks down to the employees, making them feel undervalued.
  • She never talks down to her audience, regardless of their age or experience.
  • It's frustrating when he talks down to me as if I don’t understand basic concepts.
  • The politician was criticized because he talks down to his constituents during debates.
  • He always talks down to people who disagree with his opinions.

On this page you'll find 63 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to talks down, such as: abuses, acclaims, applauds, approves, asperses, bad-mouths, belittles.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

bad-mouths

  • abuses
  • asperses
  • belittles
  • censures
  • condemns
  • cries down
  • criticizes
  • decries
  • defames
  • denigrates
  • denounces
  • deprecates
  • depreciates
  • derogates
  • diminishes
  • discommends
  • discounts
  • discredits
  • disgraces
  • dislikes
  • dismisses
  • disparages
  • disses
  • dumps on
  • kisses off
  • maligns
  • minimizes
  • plays down
  • poor-mouths
  • puts down
  • reprehends
  • reprobates
  • rips
  • runs down
  • scolds
  • slanders
  • slurs
  • talks down
  • traduces
  • trash-talks
  • trashes
  • vilifies
  • vilipends
  • writes off

kisses off

  • abandons
  • abuses
  • asperses
  • bad-mouths
  • belittles
  • blows off
  • censures
  • cold-shoulders
  • condemns
  • cries down
  • criticizes
  • cuts
  • decries
  • defames
  • denigrates
  • denounces
  • deprecates
  • depreciates
  • derogates
  • deserts
  • diminishes
  • discommends
  • discounts
  • discredits
  • disgraces
  • dislikes
  • dismisses
  • disparages
  • disses
  • ditches
  • dumps
  • dumps on
  • forsakes
  • high-hats
  • jilts
  • kisses good-bye
  • leaves
  • maligns
  • maroons
  • minimizes
  • plays down
  • poor-mouths
  • puts down
  • quits
  • reprehends
  • reprobates
  • rips
  • runs down
  • scolds
  • slanders
  • slights
  • slurs
  • snubs
  • talks down
  • traduces
  • trash-talks
  • trashes
  • vilifies
  • vilipends
  • writes off

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