put someone down

Idioms  

1. see put down, def. 4.

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Example Sentences

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

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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

From Forbes

“It would be silly to put someone down if they finally decide to confess,” Howman said.

From New York Times