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List of meaning for put down

a degrading statement that criticizes or insults

put-down, squelch, squelcher, takedown(verb)

a crushing remark

set down, put down, place down(verb)

cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place

"set down your bags here"

lay, put down, repose(verb)

put in a horizontal position

"lay the books on the table"; "lay the patient carefully onto the bed"

land, put down, bring down(verb)

cause to come to the ground

"the pilot managed to land the airplane safely"

take down, degrade, disgrace, demean, put down(verb)

reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

"She tends to put down younger women colleagues"; "His critics took him down after the lecture"

drop, drop off, set down, put down, unload, discharge(verb)

leave or unload

"unload the cargo"; "drop off the passengers at the hotel"

destroy, put down(verb)

put (an animal) to death

"The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid"; "the sick cat had to be put down"

write down, set down, get down, put down(verb)

put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.

record, enter, put down(verb)

make a record of; set down in permanent form

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