put someone down

1. see put down, def. 4.

Example Sentences

Hip hop terms like "diss" - to put someone down - have crept into everyday conversation.

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The lesson was “we must never put someone down because of the color of their skin … and we must never put someone down because of sexual orientation,” Lewis said.

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The lesson was "we must never put someone down because of the color of their skin ... and we must never put someone down because of sexual orientation," Lewis said.

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While he apologised to David Cameron for swearing at the officer, during the libel trial his counsel said he would never such a "toxic and class-laden expression" to put someone down because of their class, background or job.

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Your agenda actually might be using power and status to put someone down.

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