downtalk

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Synonyms: downfall, downtick, downfal, downrank, town talk, downtake, downball

Antonyms: downfall, downtick, downfal, downrank, town talk, downtake, downball

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|informal|idiomatic|transitive|intransitive}} To [[speak]] in a [[condescending]] or [[belittling]] way or manner, making someone or something seem less [[important]] or less [[intelligent]].
2. {{lb|en|informal|idiomatic|transitive}} To [[criticize]] or [[minimize]] something by [[speak]]ing in this way or manner.

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