All talk down synonyms
talk down
T t verb talk down
- condescend — If someone condescends to do something, they agree to do it, but in a way which shows that they think they are better than other people and should not have to do it.
- downplay — to treat or speak of (something) so as to reduce emphasis on its importance, value, strength, etc.: The press has downplayed the president's role in the negotiations.