TALK DOWN
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Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the phrase
Talk Down.
Talk Down - as a verb
Belittle through talk
Speak in a condescending manner, as if to a child
Example: "He talks down to her"
Direct and control (the flight of an airplane during landing) via radio
Example: "The control tower talked down the plane whose pilot fell ill"
Example Sentences
"Don't talk down to me just because you think you're smarter."
"She tends to talk down to anyone who disagrees with her."
"He tried to talk down the angry customer by explaining the situation calmly."
"The politician tried to talk down his opponent's arguments during the debate."
"Don't talk down to me just because I'm younger than you."
