criticize · ridicule · snub · dismiss · disparage · shame · bully · taunt · scorn · condescend · patronize · diminish · degrade · harsh · cruel · cutting · sting · wound
IDEA.org / Words / put someone down
Related — insult (Offensive remark or action); belittle (To make something seem unimportant); mock (Scornful imitation or fake); humiliate · demean · criticize · ridicule · snub · dismiss · disparage · shame · bully · taunt
verbal treatment/respectput someone down ≠ praise Expression of approval; compliment · extol · flatter · laud · honor
emotional impact on recipientput someone down ≠ encourage Urge forward with support; uplift · support · boost · cheer on · inspire
social positioningput someone down ≠ elevate To raise upward; raise up · champion · promote · stand up for · endorse
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/put_someone_down