slapping down Antonyms
Meaning of slapping down
slapping down
to prohibit or restrain usually abruptly and with censure from acting in a specified way, to put an abrupt stop to
slapping down Sentence Examples
- The chef was busy in the kitchen, slapping down dough to prepare fresh bread.
- The politician was caught on camera slapping down the accusations made by the opposition.
- The coach was seen slapping down his clipboard in frustration after the team's loss.
- She was in a hurry, slapping down her keys on the table before rushing out the door.
- The judge was quick to respond, slapping down any attempts by the defense to delay the trial.
- He was known for slapping down any suggestion that challenged his authority in the workplace.
- The parent was tired of the tantrum and resorted to slapping down a firm "no" to the child's demands.
- The boss wasn't hesitant in slapping down any excuses for missed deadlines.
- The sergeant maintained discipline by slapping down any disobedience among the troops.
- The teacher had to step in, slapping down the disruptive behavior in the classroom.
FAQs About the word slapping down
to prohibit or restrain usually abruptly and with censure from acting in a specified way, to put an abrupt stop to
sitting on, putting down, suppressing, cracking down (on), quelling, clamping down (on), repressing, subduing, snuffing (out), wiping out
whipping (up),helping, backing, propping up, supporting, aiding, assisting, abetting, promoting, inciting
The chef was busy in the kitchen, slapping down dough to prepare fresh bread.
The politician was caught on camera slapping down the accusations made by the opposition.
The coach was seen slapping down his clipboard in frustration after the team's loss.
She was in a hurry, slapping down her keys on the table before rushing out the door.
