Slap down

verb

To harshly criticize or to stop someone from doing or saying something, usually in a public situation.

The teacher slapped down the student for his inappropriate language
Visual representation of "slap down" - To harshly criticize or to stop someone from doing or saying something, usually in a public situation

Often appears as...

  • slap down a proposal
  • slap down a suggestion

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To quickly or forcefully put something down.

He slapped down the money on the table and left
Visual representation of "slap down" - To quickly or forcefully put something down

Often appears as...

  • slap down the cards
  • slap down a document
verb

To harshly criticize or to stop someone from doing or saying something, usually in a public situation.

The teacher slapped down the student for his inappropriate language
Visual representation of "slap down" - To harshly criticize or to stop someone from doing or saying something, usually in a public situation

Often appears as...

  • slap down a proposal
  • slap down a suggestion

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To quickly or forcefully put something down.

He slapped down the money on the table and left
Visual representation of "slap down" - To quickly or forcefully put something down

Often appears as...

  • slap down the cards
  • slap down a document
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "slap down"
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Authority Figure

Often used by someone with authority against inappropriate behavior or ideas.

Illustration for Authority Figure
The judge slapped down the lawyer's objection during the trial.
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Public Embarrassment

May imply a public correction, causing embarrassment for the person being corrected.

Illustration for Public Embarrassment
At the meeting, the director slapped down the intern in front of everyone.
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Assert Dominance

Can be used to display dominance and control over a situation or person.

Illustration for Assert Dominance
The CEO slapped down dissenting voices during the merger discussion.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Authority Figure

Often used by someone with authority against inappropriate behavior or ideas.

Illustration for Authority Figure
The judge slapped down the lawyer's objection during the trial.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Public Embarrassment

May imply a public correction, causing embarrassment for the person being corrected.

Illustration for Public Embarrassment
At the meeting, the director slapped down the intern in front of everyone.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Assert Dominance

Can be used to display dominance and control over a situation or person.

Illustration for Assert Dominance
The CEO slapped down dissenting voices during the merger discussion.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Authority Figure

Often used by someone with authority against inappropriate behavior or ideas.

Illustration for Authority Figure
The judge slapped down the lawyer's objection during the trial.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Public Embarrassment

May imply a public correction, causing embarrassment for the person being corrected.

Illustration for Public Embarrassment
At the meeting, the director slapped down the intern in front of everyone.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Assert Dominance

Can be used to display dominance and control over a situation or person.

Illustration for Assert Dominance
The CEO slapped down dissenting voices during the merger discussion.
Visual representation of the word "Slap down"

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