downtalking

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A form of downtalk — To speak in a condescending or belittling way or manner, making someone or something seem less important or less intelligent.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of downtalk
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APA

downtalking. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/downtalking

MLA

“downtalking.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/downtalking. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “downtalking,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/downtalking.

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