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Definition talk down to in American English

talk down to phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to talk to someone as if you think they are not as intelligent or important as you are

Example

Try not to talk down to your employees.

Synonyms and related words
undervalue underrate disregard
Definition talk down to in American English