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put down

To place on a surface, or say bad things about.

Meanings of «put down»

1 · verb

to place something onto a surface

She will put down her bag on the chair.

2 · verb

to criticize or insult someone unkindly

They often put down their classmates without realizing it.

Similar: criticizebelittleinsult

3 · verb

to kill a sick or old animal without pain

The vet had to put down the sick dog.

Similar: euthanizeput to sleep

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