Meaning of punch down | Babel Free
Definitions
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To attack or target a group that is weaker or of lower status than oneself. intransitive, slang
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see punch, down.
Examples
“The anti-vaxx movement punches down and punches hard. Its leaders tend to be men and women from wealthy backgrounds. […] They draw a large part of their audience from the poor, the poorly educated and ethnic minorities.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.