punches down

A form of punch down — To attack or target a group that is weaker or of lower status than oneself.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of punch down
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APA

punches down. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/punches%20down

MLA

“punches down.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/punches%20down. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “punches down,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/punches%20down.

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