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Meaning of slap down | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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