Meaning of slap down | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To browbeat or reprimand (someone) harshly, usually in front of other people.
   transitive
2. To harshly reject (something).
   transitive

Examples

“She slapped down her subordinate at the meeting.”

“The judge⟳ slapped down the department's rule⟳ rewrites.”

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