slapped down Antonyms
Meaning of slapped down
slapped down
to prohibit or restrain usually abruptly and with censure from acting in a specified way, to put an abrupt stop to
slapped down Sentence Examples
- The teacher slapped down the ruler on the desk to get the students' attention.
- In the courtroom, the judge slapped down the objection made by the defense attorney.
- The CEO slapped down the proposal, deeming it impractical and costly.
- She slapped down her hand on the table, emphasizing her point in the heated discussion.
- The referee slapped down a yellow card for the player's reckless foul.
- The editor slapped down the manuscript, unimpressed by its lack of originality.
- He slapped down his opponent's argument with well-researched facts and evidence.
- The parent slapped down the ultimatum, demanding better behavior from their child.
- The boss slapped down any dissenting opinions during the meeting, insisting on his own agenda.
- The sergeant slapped down any insubordination among the recruits, maintaining discipline in the ranks.
FAQs About the word slapped down
to prohibit or restrain usually abruptly and with censure from acting in a specified way, to put an abrupt stop to
subdued,suppressed, clamped down (on), cracked down (on), quelled, sat on, stifled, destroyed,put down, repressed
supported, backed, propped up, assisted, aided, whipped (up), helped, instigated, promoted, forwarded
The teacher slapped down the ruler on the desk to get the students' attention.
In the courtroom, the judge slapped down the objection made by the defense attorney.
The CEO slapped down the proposal, deeming it impractical and costly.
She slapped down her hand on the table, emphasizing her point in the heated discussion.
