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talk down vs talk

talk vs talk down

talk down is not a noun while talk is a noun.

talk down and talk both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
talk down No No Yes No
talk Yes No Yes No
As verbs, talk is a hypernym of talk down; that is, talk is a word with a broader meaning than talk down:
  • talk down: speak in a condescending manner, as if to a child
  • talk: exchange thoughts; talk with
Other hypernyms of talk down include speak.
talk down (noun) talk (noun)
the act of giving a talk to an audience
an exchange of ideas via conversation
idle gossip or rumor
a speech that is open to the public
discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of')
talk down (verb) talk (verb)
belittle through talk express in speech
speak in a condescending manner, as if to a child exchange thoughts; talk with
direct and control (the flight of an airplane during landing) via radio reveal information
use language
deliver a lecture or talk
divulge confidential information or secrets
Difference between talk down and talk

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