Do down Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To criticize, belittle, or speak badly about someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and primarily British English. Often used for unfair or excessive criticism. Common in phrases like 'do someone down'. Not the same as 'put down,' though similar in meaning. Rare in American English.
Spanish: menospreciar - criticar - despreciarPortuguese (BR): menosprezar - criticar - falar malPortuguese (PT): menosprezar - criticar - falar malChinese (Simplified): 贬低 - 诋毁 - 批评Chinese (Traditional): 貶低 - 詆毀 - 批評Hindi: कमतर आँकना - आलोचना करनाArabic: يقلل من شأن - ينتقدBengali: অবমূল্যায়ন করা - খাটো করে দেখা - খারাপভাবে সমালোচনা করাRussian: унижать - принижать - критиковатьJapanese: けなす - 悪く言うVietnamese: chê bai - bôi xấu - nói xấuKorean: 폄하하다 - 깎아내리다Turkish: küçümsemek - kötülemekUrdu: برا بھلا کہنا - کمتر سمجھناIndonesian: meremehkan - menjelekkan
Example Sentences
Please don't do down my ideas in front of everyone.
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He always tries to do down his coworkers.
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I wish you wouldn’t do me down all the time—it’s exhausting.
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Don’t do down people just because they are different.
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She likes to do others down to make herself feel smarter.
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Whenever someone succeeds, critics are quick to do them down.
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