Meaning of slap down | Babel Free
Definitions
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To browbeat or reprimand (someone) harshly, usually in front of other people. transitive
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To harshly reject (something). transitive
Examples
“She slapped down her subordinate at the meeting.”
“The judge slapped down the department's rule rewrites.”
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.