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Slap down

A harsh reprimand; a scolding, especially in public.

📖 Definitions of "Slap down"

noun
  1. 1

    A harsh reprimand; a scolding, especially in public.

verb
  1. 1

    To browbeat or reprimand someone harshly, usually in front of other people.

    "She slapped down her subordinate at the meeting."

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