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What is another word for Put Down? – 159 Put Down Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    belittle demean disparage mock ridicule scorn insult abuse denounce condemn criticize decry depreciate deprecate derogate diminish disparage humiliate insult jeer mock offend rebuke reprimand reproach revile scorn slight taunt tease vilify defame slander libel calumniate asperse traduce depreciate devalue downgrade minimize

    Meaning of Put Down

    The primary meaning of "Put Down" is to criticize or express disapproval of someone or something.

    Definitions

    • To criticize or express disapproval of someone or something
    • To kill or euthanize an animal, especially one that is old, sick, or injured
    • To write down or record something, especially in a hurry or as a rough note
    • To pay a deposit or part of the cost of something, especially when buying it on credit
    • To suppress or quell a rebellion or uprising

    Etymology of Put Down

    The phrase "Put Down" originated in the 15th century, from the Old English words "putian" (to put) and "dūn" (down)
    Initially, it meant to put something or someone down physically, but over time, its meaning expanded to include figurative uses, such as criticizing or expressing disapproval

    Example Uses

    • The manager put down the employee's idea, saying it was not feasible
    • The vet had to put down the old dog, as it was suffering from a terminal illness
    • She quickly put down her thoughts in a journal before going to bed
    • They had to put down a deposit to secure the apartment
    • The government put down the rebellion with force

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    praise commend applaud approve endorse recommend compliment extol laud honor glorify exalt elevate uplift boost promote support encourage motivate inspire cheer congratulate acclaim admire esteem respect reverence venerate dignify justify vindicate absolve

    Related Nouns

    criticism disapproval condemnation ridicule scorn insult abuse denunciation condemnation censure rebuke reprimand reproach revilement vilification defamation slander libel calumny aspersion traducement depreciation devaluation minimization mockery jeer taunt tease humiliation belittling

    Related Verbs

    criticize condemn ridicule scorn insult abuse denounce disparage depreciate deprecate derogate diminish humiliate jeer mock offend rebuke reprimand reproach revile slander libel calumniate asperse traduce depreciate devalue downgrade minimize

    Related Adjectives

    critical disapproving condemnatory ridiculing scornful insulting abusive denunciatory depreciatory deprecatory derogatory diminutive humiliating jeering mocking offending reproachful reviling slanderous libelous calumnious aspersive traductive depreciative devaluative minimizing belittling