slapped down
Dismissed with force
Slapped down means forcefully rejected or reprimanded.
Someone who gets slapped down has their idea, proposal, or behavior sharply dismissed: The amendment was slapped down by the committee.
It suggests public humiliation—being put in one's place with visible force: Every time she spoke up, her boss slapped her down.
- reprimandedOfficially expressed disapproval
- rejectedRefused or turned away
- deniedRefused or disavowed
- knocked backRefused or rejected
- dismissedReleased from duty
quashed · vetoed · overruled · disapproval · chastised · rebuked · scolded · told off · reproached · put in place · humbled · censured · squelched · admonished · refused · punished · subdued · put on notice
response to action/speech
slapped downpraised
Expressed approval of
commended · applauded · encouraged · supported · validated
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