laugh down

communication behavior

The phrase "laugh down" is used to describe the act of using laughter to undermine or dismiss someone or something.

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Definition

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(informal)To cause someone to stop speaking or to reject an idea by laughing at them.

Example

The audience laughed down the speaker, making it impossible for him to continue.
Her suggestion was laughed down by the group, who found it too unrealistic.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "laugh down":

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