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slap downs

 

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Slap Downs

Description:

Slap downs refers to a confrontational action or remark that is intended to dismiss, reject, or embarrass someone or their ideas. It can also denote an act of disproving or refuting a statement or claim.

Examples:

As a noun:

  1. The politician delivered several slap downs to his opponents during the debate.
  2. Her comments were nothing but harsh slap downs.

As a verb:

  1. The manager promptly slap downs any suggestions that do not align with the company's vision.
  2. He always tries to slap down any rumors about his personal life.

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