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putdown Synonyms

Another word for putdown

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• noun (Context 1)

A humiliating, critical, or disparaging remark intended to belittle someone.

Usage Example

"Instead of offering constructive feedback during the meeting, he delivered a sharp insult that silenced the room."

Strongest
insult
snub
slight
Strong
dig
jibe
disparagement
rebuff
slur
taunt

Opposites of putdown

The opposite of putdown shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

compliment
praise
commendation
flattery
tribute
See all opposites of putdown

• Nearby Words

pussywillow
pustule
put
putdown
putout
putrefaction
putrefy

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Putdown. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/putdown
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