talk down

verb

1. introften foll byto to behave (towards) in a superior or haughty manner
2. tr to override (a person or argument) by continuous or loud talking
3. tr to give instructions to (an aircraft) by radio to enable it to land

Example Sentences

"I used to work on some boats and the owners were old, super demanding, super rude and talked down to me," adds Mr Dantas.

From BBC

Such credibility was hard-earned, he said, recalling Tingirides showing up at homicide scenes to console grieving parents and talk down upset neighbors.

From Los Angeles Times

He has had to explain his own story and talk down some who he feels were putting unrealistic expectations on kids as young as three or four.

From BBC

He was eventually talked down and arrested around 4:15 a.m.,

From Los Angeles Times

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson pledged to recruit 6,500 new teachers, and said the profession had been "talked down, sidelined and denigrated" for too long.

From BBC